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Kelly Thompson
Aug 23, 20167 min
Non-Profits in Vieques
Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico offers programs every day, Monday to Friday, 3:00pm to 8:00pm, and...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 22, 20166 min
Did You Know?
How the Coqui Got to Hawaii BY: SCOTT APPELL Th 16 species of tiny tree frogs belong to the genus Eleutherodactylis, but only one (E....
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 18, 20161 min
Vieques Insider Magazine ā Connecting visitors to the beauty, culture, history, people, and ecology
While I was at college I had friends who, during their courtship, would give each other the oddest thing they found that day. It could be...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 4, 20165 min
Weddings in Vieques: The Hottest Destination to Say āI Doā
Tying the Knot in Vieques? Weāve got it all! Take gorgeous backdrops, uncrowded beaches and a laid back vibe and you have Vieques, a...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 4, 20162 min
Island Realities: Wedding Tips from the Planners
Candles blow out in the ever-constant Trade Winds, even in lanterns. Use LED candles or lights whenever possible, particularly outdoors....
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 4, 20164 min
The Fire Within: Sandra Reyes
I ask Sandra Reyes, āWhen did you start to paint?ā There is a prolonged pause that suggests sheās heard a different question, like when...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 4, 20163 min
Crab Island Rum Vieques: The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Ivan Torres Ortiz
By JosĆ© Carrasquillo and Kelly Thompson When one meets Ivan Torres Ortiz, one canāt avoid being drawn into his world and feeling the...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 4, 20165 min
Vieques Sailing
with Capt. Tom Kirkbright So you thought this day wouldĀ never come, but finally you made it, on vacation in a beautiful tropical...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 4, 20169 min
Sea to Table: Following Delicacies of the Sea from Fishermen to Fork
The first hint of light reveals sparkling blue water and pink sky off the shore of Esperanza. Boats bob gently in the soft swells as...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 4, 20162 min
15 Questions Answered
When is the high season? The high season lasts from Christmas to Easter but is busy during all holidays. When is the official hurricane...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 4, 20162 min
Sculpted Simplicity: Meditative, Minimalistic, Mediterranean
Vieques is an extraordinary place. Off the beaten tourist path, with no high-rise hotels, no golf courses, not even a traffic light, it...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 4, 20163 min
Casa Karma: A House Grows Up in a Hillside Garden
People often come to Vieques to find a new lifestyle and that style is sometimes reflected in their homes; their location on the island,...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 4, 20161 min
Baseball, Babe Ruth, and the Naming of Bravos De Boston
In the 1920ās the popularity of baseball was exploding all over the world, and Vieques was no exception. The excitement was largely due...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 4, 20161 min
Vieques Beach Names
Names, Identity, and Historical Importance Names, derived from cultural roots, historical events, family heritage, or spiritual beliefs...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 4, 20162 min
Hermit Crabs
One of the most charming creatures on Vieques is the Caribbean hermit crab, Coenobita clypeatus, also known as the soldier crab, the West...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 4, 20162 min
Quenepa
The pleasantly acid-sweet flesh of the fruit of the quenepa tree, macerated for a spell in clear rum, is the quintessential ingredient in...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 4, 20162 min
LechĆ³n
Ooh, itās the smell of savory, slow-roasting cracklings dripping into the fire, a special seasoning deep inside the crispy skin. Itās the...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 4, 20162 min
Guava on My Mind
While perusing our local food stores you will no doubt come across unusual, discus-shaped tins or plastic packages of a local Puerto...
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Kelly Thompson
Aug 4, 20163 min
A Fish Tail
Letās say while vacationing in Vieques, youĀ went on a fishing charter and caught a good-looking snapper or grouper. A great way to show...
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