Monthly Archives: January 2010

And here’s my review of the Villa Montana, the resort where we stayed, in case anyone is thinking of a trip to Puerto Rico (or happens to stumble across this on Google). The Villa Montana is a great place if … Continue reading →

Thursday evening the girls and I went snorkeling in a bioluminescent bay.  In this bay there is a sort of microorganism that, when you brush against it, lights up much like a glow-in-the-dark watch dial.  Swimming in the waters under … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, we drove into Old San Juan, a roughly two-hour drive from our resort.  Once there, we visited the Castillo de San Cristobal, an immense fort built over 150 years starting in 1634, first used by the Spanish to … Continue reading →

I’m woefully behind on these posts.  That’s in part due to connectivity failures – internet isn’t great here.  Which is probably just as well – it forces me to spend more time resting, reading, and doing fun stuff – lack … Continue reading →

Today Julie sat overlooking the sea while the girls and I went snorkeling. (The coral reefs off the beach are as good as any I’ve seen – great snorkeling.  And I saw an octopus – first time I’ve seen one … Continue reading →

Here we are in the warmth.  Starting the day with temperatures in the 20’s, ending it in the 80’s.  A boost of 60 degrees: definitely an improvement. We’re in Puerto Rico for the week, all five of us.  Flew in … Continue reading →