Sunset, Bahia de Boquerón, Puerto Rico – March 2010

You may have noticed the new blog header picture above.  I knew immediately upon taking that photo that it would make a good blog header.  It's from Boquerón, Puerto Rico at Bahia de Boquerón, one of the most tranquil beaches you'll find in Puerto Rico.

What a way to start our PR vacation!  After arriving late into San Juan the night before due to a three hour mechanical issue that delayed our flight, ultimately forcing us to miss our connection in Atlanta, it was a welcome bit of relaxation on our first full day in PR to drive from San Juan across the island to Boquerón for some beach R&R.  The we all enjoyed getting to our hotel, the Parador Hotel Boquemar, and heading straight for the beach. 

Sunset beach swims are very underrated!  The bathwater-warm bay, the sunset, light ocean breezes and the calming sounds of minimal ways lapping onto the beach, all contributed to a great, relaxing start to the week.

That is, until the “no seeums” started to eat Mardi and the girls alive!  Oh, and that big splashing fin from some large unidentified sea creature only 30 feet away – yeah, well that ended any chance of a calm romantic swim.  Even the locals were fleeing the water with that one!

We love the local, off the beaten path areas of Puerto Rico.  If there’s anything that I’d suggest to our traveling friends is to rent a car and get out of the tourist zones (within safe reason, of course) and experience the real culture of your destination.  The memories will be much more colorful, fragrant and alive.

More to come from our PR trip!  Enjoy!