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Kelly Thompson
Oct 27, 20164 min read
Small Islands, Big Hearts
A look at the island organizations helping our furry friends For a relatively small island Vieques is packed with big-hearted people who...
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Kelly Thompson
Oct 27, 20162 min read
Let’s Get Our Feet Wet
the choices abound Use that brief window called vacation to cleanse the soul of the daily grind, open your heart to a new adventure and...
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Kelly Thompson
Oct 27, 20162 min read
Las Vaquitas (aka The House with the Cows)
When you’re driving on Rt. 997 between Esperanza and Isabel II keep an eye out for a pink house that has become an unexpected Vieques...
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Kelly Thompson
Oct 27, 20164 min read
Milestones
Want to know a bit more about Vieques? Here’s a brief timeline to whet the appetite of the history buff in you. Known as Bieke to the...
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Kelly Thompson
Oct 27, 20161 min read
Coquito
Our traditional homemade version of eggnog combines coconut, spices and of course, rum! No holiday festivity would be complete without...
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Kelly Thompson
Oct 27, 20163 min read
Plant the Seed
A Father’s Letter to His Son Querido Marley, Tienes solo 16 meses en este momento, pero un día serás un hombre y leerás esta carta. ...
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Kelly Thompson
Oct 27, 20161 min read
Language ¿Cómo se dice…?
Basic Spanish for Your Visit to Vieques Greetings: Hola, ¿cómo está? Hi. How are you? Buenos días, Buen día Good morning Buenas...
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Kelly Thompson
Sep 1, 20162 min read
Getting to Vieques
Getting to Vieques, Puerto Rico There are two ways to get to Vieques, Puerto Rico: by air or by sea. Here’s everything you need to know...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 30, 20163 min read
Fantasia Caribeña
A look behind the “seams” at the troupe that travels to NYC each year to represent Vieques. And the woman who gets them there in style....
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 30, 20164 min read
VCHT Conservation Efforts Culminate in Historical Agreement with DNER
An agreement between the Vieques Conservation and Historical Trust (VCHT) and the PR Department of Natural and Environmental Resources...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 30, 20162 min read
Bunker 412
Vieques seems obvious at face value; beautiful scenery, friendly people, and an easy rustic charm that only an underdeveloped, tiny...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 30, 20162 min read
Corals
When you think of underwater landscapes you see textures and colors that belong in fairytales, but it is not a figment of your...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 29, 20161 min read
Se Venden Cocos -Cocos
cocos for sale Around the island you will see vendors selling coconuts at roadside stands or out of trucks parked along the road. The...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 29, 20161 min read
Paid Mourners
A brief history of the Lloronas or Plañideras of Vieques During the 19th century, if someone died on Vieques, and family members did not...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 29, 20162 min read
Mango Mêlée?
Our beloved mango tree has some not-so-nice relatives. The luscious mango is one of our most celebrated and sought after tropical fruits....
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 29, 20164 min read
Snorkel Vieques
So many choices, so little time. The secret is out. In just a few short years Vieques has grown from a snorkeling hidden treasure to one...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 29, 20162 min read
Boys and Their Toys
The Eye Catching Car Known Around the World! José Cuenca has an all consuming hobby: his car is adorned with hundreds of ornaments. ...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 23, 20162 min read
For the Kids
There is a wonderful little “kiddie tide-pool” on the beach in front of Tradewinds restaurant on the Malecón. Look for marine life in the...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 23, 20165 min read
Vegetarian and Vegan Options: the choices are in
Legumes, tuber roots, breadfruit, beans and grains were integral to the diet I grew up with. My grandmother’s garden always had okra,...
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