How Much Can You Cram into a Day?
The river water is clear, cold, and moving fast. The rocks slide by as my rubber kayak bounces off boulders … Continue reading How Much Can You Cram into a Day?
A Day in El Yunque National Rainforest
The jungle closes in quickly. Huge green leaves, bamboo trees and vines surround us. The sun is blocked by the … Continue reading A Day in El Yunque National Rainforest
The Portable Child
I have wanderlust, constantly craving new adventures, new places to explore. I look at a world map and I see … Continue reading The Portable Child
The Joy of Diving in Puerto Rico
The sky is a perfect cerulean, with not a cloud to be seen. The water is that wonderful Caribbean aquamarine … Continue reading The Joy of Diving in Puerto Rico
Penguins…the Stars of the Show
My heart starts to pound in excitement as our raft eases closer to the island. The breeze has died down … Continue reading Penguins…the Stars of the Show
A (Slightly Terrifying) Bike Ride Down a Volcano
I cling to the handle bars as I race down the mountain on a bike. It’s so rough that, with … Continue reading A (Slightly Terrifying) Bike Ride Down a Volcano
Over the Edge in Zion
The cool air blows my hair into my face as I push off the canyon wall with my feet. The … Continue reading Over the Edge in Zion
Gilligan’s Island…More Than a 3-hour Tour
The kayak moves through the clear blue water with ease. I feel the water from Rafael’s oar dripping on my … Continue reading Gilligan’s Island…More Than a 3-hour Tour
Scotland…Where I Learned to Drink Scotch Like a Pro
In 2003, Rafael, Rachel (then 4-years old,) her older brother Gabe and I took a journey to Scotland. It was … Continue reading Scotland…Where I Learned to Drink Scotch Like a Pro
Feel the Rush; a River Slide Adventure in Puerto Rico
I climb up the slippery rocks with my sister-in-law. We eye the torrent of water that is flowing to our … Continue reading Feel the Rush; a River Slide Adventure in Puerto Rico
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