Arecibo Observatory

Exploring the Río Camuy Caves: The Day Plan B Took Us Beneath Puerto Rico

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View from inside the Río Camuy Caves looking toward lush green vegetation and daylight in Puerto Rico.

Sometimes the best travel stories begin with the place you didn’t get to visit. On May 11, 2016, my son and I left early with my parents for a couple-hour drive toward Arecibo. Our destination was the famous Arecibo Observatory, and my dad was particularly excited for us to see it. We never made it … Read more

Puerto Rico 2016: A Journey That Changed More Than Our Vacation

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Castillo San Felipe del Morro in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, featured as the cover image for a month-long family journey and travel series exploring the island's history and unexpected turns.

May 8 – June 8, 2016 Some trips are remembered for the places you visit. Others are remembered for the people you share them with. This one became both. What began as a Mother’s Day visit to my parents in Puerto Rico turned into one of the most meaningful journeys I’ve ever taken. My son … Read more