Saludos (greetings) from el isla del encanto (the Island of Enchantment, Puerto Rico, USA).

I have been here since 15 December 2021 and will stay through 12 January 2022. Why so long and what am I doing?
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I am continuing the healing of my broken heart over the death of my husband (not partner, but husband) by my retreat to my favorite island in the Caribbean, my beloved “el isla del encanto” — Puerto Rico, United States.

What have I been doing?
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My husband gave me a really high-end digital SLR camera for my birthday last year. He wanted me to get back into photography and have a hobby I would enjoy (again.)

I brought this great camera with me to Puerto Rico. Below are some photos that bring wonder to my heart:
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Today, Friday, December 17, finds me calm and at peace in my “happy place” — my favorite island in the Caribbean.

My flight to San Juan was uneventful, though full. I was upgraded to first class, which makes it more comfortable as well as having more space between passengers. For Covid protocols, the more spread out the better.

I arrived on Wednesday, and was met…
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This word in Spanish means “preparations.” I have been preparing, packing, and getting ready to fly to my favorite island in the Caribbean to spend a whole month of time.

Why?
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