Our destination in less than 3 weeks is...

Vieques, Puerto Rico, which is a small island off of the main island of Puerto Rico.  We wouldn't know anything about this island if it weren't for our good friends Lance & Denise.  We went with them 4 years ago to the island of Culebra and are taking our second vacay with them to Vieques, March 11-17th.  Vacationing with L & D is like having your own travel directors combined with life long friends = Spectacular Moments.

 

This is a picture of the Villa we are renting in Vieques for the week with the beautiful views of the ocean.  I don't think we will have any random feral cats or chickens running through the place like we did when we stayed in Culebra.  I could definitely do without the giant cockroach in the shower, but it does make for a very funny story when I think back on it.  (Lance - you really do scream like a girl!)

  I found this description of the Island which really does make it sound like a slice of heaven:  "Vieques Island is surrounded with wonderful swimming beaches, glorious sunsets and rolling hills where wild horses roam. It is about 5 minutes from the main town of Isabell Segunda where there are many shops and restaurants as well as about 15 minutes from the town of Esperanza with a great boardwalk and more shops, restaurants and water sports. Pristine beaches, crystal clear waters, amazing snorkeling, beautiful sunsets, friendly locals, outstanding wildlife, fresh mangoes, coconuts, oranges, guava and an array of local fruit and vegetables, great restaurants, art galleries and museums await your arrival."

If I close my eyes and meditate for a few minutes,  I can almost smell the ocean!