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Bummin’ around San Juan

While in town for Hamilton, my family and I decided to explore a few new areas in San Juan. Isla Verde is pretty and had a great rooftop restaurant which we all enjoyed (I gave a little talk to the … Continue reading

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Hamilton – Puerto Rican style

My husband and I saw Lin-Manuel Miranda in Hamilton Saturday and it was all I had hoped for. But boy was this adventure a crazy ride. Never have I (virtually) pushed and shoved to get tickets for a musical. (Literal … Continue reading

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Fighter jets: Dead and Alive

So, our weekend was filled with fighter jets. This dead one parked at the Parque Tomas Palmares in Dorado. Except it was closed when we arrived. Boo. The next day was the Air Show featuring the Thunderbirds!! (Cue AC/DC music … Continue reading

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Sultana shuttle

  We left Puerto Rico for several weeks this summer. Parking at the San Juan airport that long would’ve been crazy expensive.  We used the Sultana shuttle service from Mayaguez to SJU airport. $175 cash will take you door to … Continue reading

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Trains: Tren Urbano

As you know, my son loves trains. And there aren’t any running in Puerto Rico. Except… Tren Urbano!  yippee! It’s a one line metro train in San Juan.  We drove 2.5 hours to San Juan to pick up Nana, so … Continue reading

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