Rincon Puerto Rico

I Almost Overlooked Puerto Rico’s Nuclear Reactor

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View of Domes Beach near Rincón, Puerto Rico, with the BONUS nuclear reactor dome visible above the trees along the coastline.

There are places I remember vividly from our 2016 trip to Puerto Rico. There are places I photographed because I knew, even then, that there was something special about them. And then there is the nuclear reactor. Apparently, I could stand near an experimental Cold War nuclear facility, take a few pictures of it, jot … 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