I know I have been lax in posting on this blog; however, Spouse and I are on vacation in Puerto Rico for a reason — to relax, renew, and enjoy each other.

I have enjoyed our visit. We will be here for a few more days. Here’s a little bit about what we have been up to…

Visiting with friends

I have been to Puerto Rico 31 times. I worked with and trained a lot of people, and have made great life-long friends along the way.

We had a wonderful dinner with one of the island’s most prominent scientists, her husband, and some other friends on Thursday at my friend’s house. Had a delightful time. Even Spouse enjoyed it (for a while, until he tired out and we had to go back to our home-away-from-home.)

Exploration

We did some exploration, looking for a highly-rated secluded beach located on the farthest southwestern end of the island. We got close, but the road to the beach was closed and it was at least a two-mile walk from where we could leave the car. Spouse can’t walk on rough terrain that far. We took a few photos, then headed back. Sunset Viewing

Western Puerto Rico is known for lovely sunsets. So far, we only had one. Other days, the sunset was occluded by clouds and rain.

But if we could only have one brilliant sunset, it was on the best day for it — Valentine’s Day. We went to a highly-recommended local restaurant that had seating on a deck right on the ocean with a great view. Behold: Spouse and I enjoyed a nice dinner and had a romantic evening.

More Exploration

We also explored more of the island and went to places to which I had not been before. Some of the drive up and down tight curves on steep grades was both terrifying and spectacular at the top.

Water Sports

We stopped to watch surfers at a beach known for great surfing. It was interesting to watch the skill of some of the surfers. (Not me — if I tried it, I would drown.)

A friend of mine tried to teach me how to use a paddleboard, but I never could get on the thing. After an hour of trying, I was too tired to try any more and thanked my friend for his patience.

My friend felt so bad that he could not teach me how to paddleboard that he took me parasailing. Now that I could do. Here I am — had a great time! (Spouse took this photo safely from the beach-facing balcony of the place we are staying — he is not able to do this.) Reconnecting

Most mornings, Spouse and I took a stroll on the beach. Main reason we are here is to reconnect on our Life Journey. And yes, those looking closely will notice no boots on my feet — instead, reef shoes made for walking in sand and on rocky beaches.

Well, more exploration to do en la isla del encanto.

Life is short: enjoy the love in your Life Journey; cherish your friends; love life.