Culebra

Since I have been to Vieques, an island not far from Culebra, I would love to visit this island to see the cultural differences.  Culebra is around 7 miles wide and five miles long.  It had much of the same history as Vieques with the Navy.  The island is a municipality of Puerto Rico so there is no need for Americans to have a passport.  The population of this island is around 2,000.  The picture on the left is of an abandoned Navy tank on Flamenco Beach. 


Where to Stay:  There is not as big of a selection to choose from because this is such a small island.  If you plan on going here to vacation, I would make sure to plan ahead and have a place lined out.  Generally, I promote HomeAway.  You can let them filter a place by how much you are willing to pay per week and by how many people are staying with you.  On TripAdvisor, there are a few clubhouses and apartments for rent as well. 



Beaches:  Flamenco Beach is the most popular beach on Culebra and is pictured in the above picture.  It is picturesque and is one of the best beaches as voted by Caribbean Travel and Life Magazine when it was in production.  Malena is on the Reserve and is much quieter than Flamenco, but is still gorgeous (what beach isn't, though?).  Another beach worth mentioning is Melones.  This beach is known for its good snorkeling. 

What to do:  Go to the different beaches.  That's a given!  There is turtle viewing because they nest on the beaches.  There is great snorkeling and businesses that offer tours.  There is shopping, which is something I always look forward to.  On Culebra, there are many artisans making their way by selling their wares.  It would be a good opportunity to bring home something different and authentic. There is the Museum of History that would be neat to check out if that's your thing.  TripAdvisor mentions that one of the top things to do is take a quick day trip to the island of Culebrita to see the lighthouse and snorkel.  It does mention that this is an all day thing, it is quite a long hike to the lighthouse and it can be costly. 

How to get there:  The majority of Americans fly into San Juan and then take a smaller airplane over.  The carriers that fly to Culebra include Air Flamenco, Vieques Air Link, Cape Air (we flew to Vieques with them), and Isla Nena.  There is also a ferry that runs from San Juan to Culebra.  I will give a strong caution about this.  First of all, the schedule is sketchy.  I have seen many sights that have had issues with them cancelling or not going at all on certain days.  Another issue is that the ferry is about an hour or more from the San Juan airport.  So, by the time you pay a taxi and the ferry, you could have just flown for a bit more cash.  Much less stressful, in my opinion.  I will give a tip about Cape Air.  As of now, there is no fee for baggage.  We paid for our luggage on the way there because we flew into San Juan with United; however, on the way home, Cape Air checked our bags through to Indianapolis and it didn't cost us a dime.  Pretty sweet deal if you ask me!


Please comment any tips and hints about this island if you have been there!  I originally planned on St. Martin and Dominica next February or Antigua and Dominica, but this little island is gaining ground on my radar! 

XOXO...Becky

Dauphin Island, Alabama

Dauphin Island, The Sunset Capital of Alabama

I happened to come across this little gem of an island while searching for a family beach vacation in Florida.  We always seem to go somewhere on the panhandle, which is great, but it gets tiresome going to Panama every year.  One thing I love about the HomeAway is that it lets you scroll your mouse on the map and it will bring up condos for rent above where your mouse is. I happened to scroll towards Alabama and saw this diamond.  So far during my research, I found that there are no huge resorts and it is basically a quiet little island with not much to do except go to the beach and enjoy the peace.  We have been looking for a beach house or condo for all 8 of us.  My Grandparents my brother and my Mom are going with us.  There are many options on the HomeAway app, and I found the perfect one!  It cost us $2451 for the week and has four bedrooms and is right on the beach.  That's not a bad price when you are splitting between 4 families (one family per room).  We have a pool and many amenities with our condo :)  The property manager was very fast at getting back to us about booking and very polite.  I hope this will be a fantastic family vacation!  You will hear how it all went after we get back I'm sure!  Now just to continue my research, make a list of things we must do, and count down to July!  The link to our condo is listed below:
https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3903189


This is what sold me on this property...Can you believe this view?!?


Location:  This island is south of Gulf Shores, Alabama.  You take AL 193 S (18 miles) across an ocean bridge.  The island is around 14 miles long and a little over a mile wide at the widest spot. There is also vehicle ferry that you can take.  The ferry will take vehicles across if that's what you need.  The cost of the ferry is minimal.  The website is listed below.  I would check it out for prices and hours of operation. 
http://mobilebayferry.com

Beaches:  So, I read in one of my sea glass books (Sea Glass Hunter's Handbook by C.S. Lambert) that this island is a great place to find glass.  I'm stoked about this!  It mentioned on the Odyssey website, which is in my helpful links on the side of my blog, that glass is mostly found by the piers.  I hope there is a ton to be found! Basically, as far as beaches are concerned, there is the gulf and the Mobile Bay behind.  On the gulf side, you will have the waves and more choppy waters.  On the bay side, it will be more calm.  There is a public beach that does have a small fee. There is also public access and the beaches directly in front of your condo or beach home. 

Things to do: There is actually quite a bit to do on this tiny island.  Some things to do include visiting Fort Gaines, seeing the bird sanctuary, learning at the Estuarium, beachcombing, and  make sure to visit the Indian Shell Mound Park.  As always, a vacation is only as good as you make it!  You all can guess what I'm mostly excited about! BEACHCOMBING AND A TAN!

Places to shop:  There are many places to shop, which include surf shops, gift shops, and small groceries. This island has all the essentials, just not any huge stores that your bigger places have.  Don't plan on going to the Wal-Mart to stock up on essentials for the week.  What I plan on doing, is getting toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, foods that don't need refrigerated, and any other essentials at home.  Then basically, we will just need any food items that need refrigerated.

Places to eat: There are a few good places to eat, which include Pelican Pub, Skinner Seafood, JT's Sunset Grell, and Barnacle Bill's Marina Grill Inc.  I also found an ice cream place that had some good reviews, called Icecream Haven.  I'm sure we will be visiting this little place numerous times with the kiddos!

XOXO...Becky

Dauphin Island Pier

Topless Beaches

I am a Labor and Delivery Nurse, therefore I see breasts every day.  I am open and I have zero secrets.  I am all about "freeing the nipple."  I have said on numerous occasions, that my nipples are no different than Brad's.  Yes, his may not have any fatty tissue and mine may not have hair, but other than that...SAME.  I enjoy going topless on the beach.  Simple.  I don't run around with them flopping.  I may just lay there.  Or I may take it off in the water where nobody could probably even tell.  You can pass judgment, but I like to be free and comfortable.  I'm not a hippie, I'm not a free spirit, I'm just comfortable being topless.  I never see people  run around on the beach like Pamela Anderson in Bay Watch, like many of you may be picturing right now (If I looked like her I might).  My best naps have been spent snoring quietly under a palm tree in the warm ocean breezes with the sound of waves crashing.  I also love sitting topless on a beach laughing with my friends after downing a bottle of rum (that I generally pay for later).  Breasts are for food.  Breasts should not be oversexualized.  Breasts should only be sexualized in situations, and that should be kept in the bedroom.  Nobody wants to see that shit....Well, maybe some do...My breasts are not where they should be anymore and one is bigger than the other.  Who cares.  If you don't like it, look the other way.  Now, don't get me wrong...I don't walk around the house naked in front of my boys.  I don't want anyone to feel uncomfortable; however, if I am on a topless beach with my guy and no small children around...then why the hell not??!!  Morale of my story...Enjoy yourself, have fun, and be comfortable for God's sake!!   Note that some of these beaches are also nude beaches, so choose wisely!

http://adventureswithben.com/adventure/tips-visiting-nude-beach-time/

Added 3/11/16: I am adding this link because it is relevant to my thoughts...Don't ever think I am a Kardashian fan; however, she has some good insight into what is wrong with our country. Let's stop the body shaming, people! Big is beautiful! Hairy is beautiful! Lean is beautiful! We are all different, and that's what's great!!! Please please please read the story on the link below.

http://www.hotmomsclub.com/g/kim-kardashian-wants-us-to-shut-up-about-that-tape-already/?ipp=3&utm_source=tran&utm_content=hmc

Now, on with my story :)

The few topless beaches that I have researched are: 

Orient Beach, St. Martin- This is one of the beaches that we will possibly be visiting early next year.  This beach does make me a bit nervous because it is a totally nude beach in some areas.  The option is yours :)  This is a very popular and public beach.  There are showers, food, restrooms, etc.  I did notice after some reading that there is not much shade, so beware.

Grand Saline Beach, St. Barth-  This beach is either topless or nude.  The great thing about this beach, is you can get away from people if you need to.  It is a long stretch of a beach, so walking down it a ways will seclude you from others if you feel more comfortable doing that.  There is some good snorkeling on this beach to the south, which would be a neat experience to do topless (or bottomless).

Pointe Tarare, Guadeloupe-  This is a nude beach.  There is nowhere I could find that said anything about public restrooms, and I also saw it mentioned that if you plan on spending the day lounging on the beach, you should bring a cooler with food and water. 

Tower Isle, Ochos Rios, Jamaica- This gorgeous beach is a fully nude beach but you should bring clothes for the resort.  The resort does have a dress code so it is only nude on the beach. 

Hidden Beach Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico- There is a minimum age of 18 to stay at this resort, photography is prohibited, and inappropriate behavior in public with one another or with staff is not allowed.  Other than that, the resort is very nice and has a gorgeous beach.

Hawksbill Bay, Antigua-  From what I understand about Hawksbill Bay, is that it is a nude beach, it is very private, it is not family friendly (I'm assuming it's because of bare asses), it has beautiful waters and gorgeous white sand, the beach is very clean, and some say there are free beach chairs. 

Seven Mile Beach, Negril, Jamaica-  There are many nude resorts in Jamaica, but this beach is public, so it is considered topless.  If you want to go nude, you can pay a daily fee at many of the resorts to use their facilities, or you can pay to just stay at their resort.  Other than that, this is a beautiful pristine stretch of gorgeous white sand and clear water. 



Gouverneur Beach, St. Barths-  This beach is much like Grand Saline Beach.  There are restrooms, a parking lot, and places to get food.  I read that you have to be careful getting into the water because of the erosion from past hurricanes and that there is a slight undertow and some waves on this beach.

Haulover Beach, USA-  This is the number one nude beach in the US, as stated by many different sites, so maybe I will have to check it out!  It is located in Miami, Florida and as stated above, it is a nude beach.  It is mentioned that there is a fee to park and you aren't looked down upon if you choose to wear clothing.  There are not as many people that frequent this beach as compared to Miami Beach.  There are lifeguards as well as food and drink stands, which is a huge plus. 


There are a ton of beaches to explore!  So if you are feeling the need to be free, whether it be topless or nude, hit up one of these beauties!

XOXO...Becky

P.S.  Don't look for me on one of these beaches, because you might not like what you see ;)




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Travel Bucket List (Always Changing)

Everyone should have a travel bucket list, and should work at knocking their items off the list!  I am going to make it one of my life goals.  I know this is something that EVERYONE does and I have been on the bandwagon for a long time; however, my list has been in my mind.  I'm glad this is finally down where I can visualize it. I will also list some that Brad has mentioned and I will put his name beside them :)  I'm probably going to be continuously adding to this thing, but here is a good start!  If I do the item, I will update this list by crossing it off and not deleting, so you can see what I have accomplished through the years.  I'm sure it will be a slow process :)

• Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde National Park (added 03/29/16)
• Carnival, wearing the outfit and the whole kit and caboodle--You can order an outfit with your measurements, and they will make it, dress you, do your makeup the day of the parade, and have a spot lined out for you...How freaking awesome would this be?!?!
• Mardi Gras, New Orleans
• Times Square, New York to ring in the New Year
• See the Grand Canyon with Brad (I completed in 2019)
• Visit numerous glass beaches and start a collection
• Alaska--OBVIOUSLY BRAD
• Major U.S. National Parks, like Yellowstone, Yosemite, the Slide Rock State Park, etc.--Brad
• Drive down  Alligator Alley
• Drive on the Golden Gate Bridge
• Stay in Bali
• Stay in Tahiti
• Stay in Bora Bora...Do you note a trend?
• Stay in Dominica and snorkel the Champagne Reef
• Stay in an over-water bungalow
• Snorkel with a sea turtle
• Go on a Girl's Vacation somewhere tropical
• Take a train across country, but have a sleeping room
• Maine--Not sure where, but just to visit somewhere along the coast
• I want to sip tea at a tiny little café, shop and explore Paris
• Take pictures of Stonehenge
• Be awed at the Great Wall
• Snorkel with a manatee 
• Go somewhere to dig for gems and shark teeth 
• Check out Torch Lake
• Hang out and swim at Barton Springs, Tx.
• Swim with Whale Sharks
• Swim with the pigs at Big Major Cay
• Hike Garden of the Gods
• Swim with the Rays at the Cayman Islands
• Drive the whole length of the Keys...I especially want to visit the Dry Tortugas Beaches
• Visit the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
• I want a jar of pink sand from the Pink Sand Beach, Bahamas
• Collect sand and shells at every beach we visit
• Travel to Havasu Creek, Arizona (added 3/3/16)
• Take my kids to Disney (added 3/10/16) Completed in 2018! 
• Visit a few places where "Pirates of the Caribbean" was filmed (added 3/10/16)
• Visit a few places where "The Lord of the Rings" was filmed (added 3/10/16)

What do you have on your bucket list???

XOXO...Becky

Navy Bunkers & Sugar Plantation Ruins in Vieques, Puerto Rico

Navy Bunkers

This is the outside of one of the dozens of bunkers.  The locals are slowly restoring these bunkers back to what they were.  They are putting local art up and they are making sure the doors are locked so vandalism does not happen.  These bunkers are huge in person.  The top is covered in dirt and growth so they are not seen from above. 

One of the caretakers that is spearheading the bunker clean up happened to be watering his freshly planted trees on the grounds the day we were exploring and let us check out the inside of one.  I imagined our Navy boys back in the day using this as a slop house, as storage, as a hospital, and as a sleeping area. 

Now, the horses keep the yard manageable. 

Sugar Plantation Ruins

There isn't much that I can say about any of these pictures.  I had no fu%&ing clue what in the hell any of the structures were.  It is in such a ruin and there are no guides (surely a local does tours, but we didn't check into this).  You basically wander through and try to imagine what the structures could have been.  It is a sight to behold.  The earth and the little creatures have taken over.  From what I understand, this was a working plantation from the 1830's until the Navy came in and kicked everyone to one side of the island in the 1940's.  There was even a train track that went through.  We think we saw some parts of the track but can't be certain. 

There was also a pineapple plantation close to town, and I snapped a few photos of it, which are below. It is located just around the corner from the Malecon.  Quite interesting and I should research this more.  We were in a hurry to get to lunch the day I took these, so I did not go inside the ruins.  I wish I would have!!!   

XOXO...Becky

"The Ceiba Tree" and the Lighthouse Ruins in Vieques

The Ceiba Tree

The Ceiba tree is estimated to be over three centuries old!

Some new friends we acquired after giving them some of our granola.

I wish I had those eyelashes!

No, I do not have pants on....Don't judge me :)

We were heading to the beach after some pictures and exploring the Sugar Plantation Ruins!  On a side note, don't plan on spending a lot of time here.  The only thing to really see is the tree and some horses.  As majestic as they both are, I don't think you need to spend hours of your day here.  If you are looking at the tree, look left.  There is a dirt road and some hidden beaches along there.  You should have a 4X4 though.  It can be a bit bumpy.  There is one parking spot where you can string some hammocks up and watch pelicans dive for their food.  Its not a beach to hang out on...Just one to nap in a hammock in the shade on.  When leaving the Ceiba tree, get back on the road and don't turn left, which should be the direction you came from, but keep going straight.  You should run into Mosquito Pier which has the awesome snorkeling I was telling you about in an earlier post.  The pier is on the right side of the road. 

Lighthouse Ruins

There is a chain around the lighthouse, so you can't get too close.  She sure is a beauty, though!

The view from the lighthouse.  This was the best view on the island!

It needs some upkeep.  It's a shame that something this old with so much history is falling apart.

One the way there, you will see many of these signs.  The Navy is still doing extensive clean up on the island, so this is not just a threat.  It is a true safety concern.  Stay on the marked paths!

Check out this gorgeous view!

From what I heard and read, the lighthouse was used in the late 1800's until the 1920's.  The inside of the building is closed, which is a shame.  We heard that vandals tore it up inside and painted graffiti.  To find the ruins, you take a right as soon as you enter the Refuge and drive down the road which is marked with a sign.  There are two parking lots you will pass while on the road.  Park in the second one you get to.  Walk up the path and there you are!  You will feel the ocean spray and feel the warm breeze.  The views are fantastic from this vantage point!

XOXO...Becky   

Eco Touring in Mexico

I absolutely love eco tours.  I like that they are environmentally friendly, and that there are generally fewer people on the tour with you.  In Mexico we had two excursions.  We visited a Mayan village, had a Shaman ward away our evil spirits, ate food made in a dirt floor hut that was prepared on a stone fireplace, bicycled on a rusty bike down a dirt road, to Coba which is a Mayan ruin, stood and stared in splendor at Tulum and the turquoise ocean that was at its foot, zip-lined over a lagoon filled with crocodiles, rappelled down into a cenote and climbed back out like Indiana Jones, snorkeled in one of the most gorgeous lagoons I have ever seen, tubed down a mangrove waterway, and sat in a cave where the water looks like oil (fresh and salt water mingle).  Can you believe this was all done in two excursions?  These were some adventure packed and educational days!  Here are a few photos with descriptions:






The Mayan Village.  They had dirt floors, thatched roofs, some electricity lines ran, no modern appliances, and they drank from the cenote.  This is why we had to shower before rappelling down into their drinking water. 

This is a game field.  The game the Mayans played was called Pok-a-Tok and it was a game to the death.  The winners were sacrifices to the Gods because they were the best of the best.  Sometimes it was a game against prisoners and sometimes it was for religious purposes, the guide explained to us.  The game was played with a rubber ball and much like soccer, the player is not to touch the ball with their hands.  The goal of the game is to get the ball through the circular ring.  This playing field we are standing inside was small.  Some we heard about by our guide are the size of a modern day football field. 

This is a picture from the top of Coba.  This was a scary climb.  Coba is pretty tall and runs around 126 feet high.  The steps were very steep and tall where I had to use a rope to pull myself up.  Notice the treetops?!  That's how high up we were.  In the distance, we could see more ruins peeking out from the jungle that haven't been excavated by archeologists yet. Coba is one of the few ruins that you can still climb.  If you want to put your hands on them, I suggest you go soon!  These wonders of our World will soon be hands off.      

Brad is in the white tee shirt coming down.  See the rope in the middle?  This gave me some security. 

Tequila shots after an excursion is a must!

Tulum...There are no words to describe how gorgeous these ruins are. 

What I loved about this ocean was the color.  the blue hues and the clear water are mesmerizing.  It had small waves rolling in and a slight breeze. I noticed that many locals were on this beach.   Looking up, you see the amazing ruins of Tulum.  Another tid-bit about this beach, is that they have turtle nesting protection sites.  There are people who sit with the nests and make sure the babes make it to the ocean after hatching.  Kudos to them! 

Snorkeling in the bay at Xel-Ha was probably some of the best we have done.  It is also the bay most populated by fish that I have ever seen!  Xel-Ha was very clean and eco friendly.  They do not let people use regular sunscreen and if you do it must be biodegradable.   

Brad snorkeling in the distance...See how clear the water is?!

This picture was taken at Xel-Ha by the staff.  That was pretty sweet of them.  At the end of your tour, you have the option to purchase your pictures on a CD for a minimal cost.  We were tubing down a mangrove in this picture and it was pretty great.  There was a lot of wildlife living among the mangroves.  We saw a ton of baby barracudas. Very relaxing :)

 







This cave has fresh water running into it, making it look like oil.  This was very neat to snorkel in!  There were some fish hiding in this cave, as well! 

The Xel-Ha staff snapped our photo while snorkeling!

The Shaman getting rid of our evil spirits.

This was a cool experience.  We rappelled down about 50 feet and the water was about 50 feet deep we were told.  We showered before entering because this particular cenote is the village's drinking water and they try to keep it as clean as possible.  Once down, the water was so clear it looked like it could be 5 feet deep.  There were little blind catfish (that's what they looked like) swimming around us.  Once we were done swimming, we had the opportunity to climb out of the hole by a rope ladder.  I felt like Indiana Jones on an adventure!   

 Above is Brad and I am below.  We had a blast zip-lining!  We used a stick to slow ourselves down toward the end.  Brad was a natural.  This lagoon was full of crocodiles.  The guides had a little bucket of babies they were showing us.  What does my husband do?  He sticks his hand in the bucket and a little one latches on.  Typical man! 

Kayaking in a lagoon! 

There are so many pictures, I know.  This is the only way I can describe what we saw, felt, and did.  I hope you enjoyed them!!!

XOXO...Becky

How to Pack for Vacation

Packing...The Worst Part of a Vacation

There are so many posts out there about how to pack.  I am a terrible packer.  I try so hard to only have the minimum to save on costs.  I still manage to pack way too much shit every time.  I can't help it.  I am a worrier that thinks I should have everything on hand in case of an apocalypse.  We always have a checked bag.  Brad takes a spear gun, a fishing pole and our canopy which have to be checked.  Below are some tips on how I packed for our vacation.

• Roll your clothing to save on space.
• Keep the majority of your clothes in your carry-on in case of lost baggage.
• Pack cameras and anything of worth or fragile in your carry-on; I keep my GoPros, Nikon, and all paperwork in a carry-on.
• Try to have a rolling carry-on that can expand for the way home, and carry a backpack as an extra item to keep yourself from checking a bag.
• You only need a few pairs of shoes.  I am terrible at shoes.  I always have too many!
• We try to only check one bag. 
• Make sure that you have a small luggage scale.
• Remember that your carry-on doesn't get weighed (as of now) at the typical airline.  Put anything heavy into that luggage.  The only time our carry-ons got weighed was for Cape Air because they have to weigh everything, including your body.
• We pack our DIY canopy (read that blog) and it's a little heavy.  We have to check a bag for that and the snorkel gear.  We only pack this if we are going to a beach that is off the beaten path!  Obviously we wouldn't need it for an all inclusive resort. 
• Always look at your amenities wherever you are traveling to.  Sometimes, there is no need to pack beach towels and extra clothes.  The place you are staying may have towels and a washer/dryer for you. 
• Mark your luggage handle with something recognizable for the luggage claim area.
• Put your name on your luggage with a telephone number and address.
• Get a TSA approved lock so you know your stuff is secure and that TSA can still get inside to check if they need to.
• I get travel soaps, lotions, shampoos, etc.  Then I leave any extras there so I can have the extra lbs for sand, shells, and souvenirs I bring home with me. 
• I like to pack ziplock bags and some grocery bags with me.  If you are traveling to a beach, everything seems to get sandy. 
• Brad says for the next trip, we are getting a dry bag for the beach.  I think this could come in handy as well. 
• This past vacation, I used small travel bags from Ebags.  They seemed to work nicely to help organize clothing.
• For the ladies; choose the same colors of clothing so you can mix and match outfits.
• In your personal bag, pack chapstick, a heavy scarf (planes are freezing) and lotion.
• Make sure you have all addresses of where you will be staying in your personal item.
• Take a refillable water bottle on the plane with you.
• Pack snacks for the beach in your checked luggage.  I'm glad I did this on the last vacation, because buying cheaper items at home saved us some money.  Some places you may choose to visit may not have some of the items you like or may be quite a bit more money. 

Please let me know your vacation tips!  I'm always looking for ways to improve out travel experience!

XOXO...Becky

   

Puerto Rican Food

Food is one of my favorite things.  That's probably why I have some extra cushion :)  I love to try new things and I had fun researching what to eat during our vacation to Puerto Rico.  The main thing I saw from every post was Mofongo and Plantains.  Of course, this is what I had to order numerous times!  Rather than tell you what it is, what's inside it, and how you make it, I will show you pictures.  Every restaurant made Mofongo and Plantains differently.  There are other different foods we ate as well that are also worthy of being seen :)

Chicken Empanadas with red beans and rice on the side at "Bananas"

Fish Tacos at "Bananas"

Pork Mofongo Spring Rolls with fresh Coleslaw on the side at "Bananas"

Lemon Shark Bites at "La Vista"

Tostones (fried, mashed plantains) at "La Vista"

Seafood Mofongo at "La Vista"

Key lime pie at "La Vista"

Red beans and rice with 1/4 rack of BBQ ribs at "Hortas"

Red beans and rice on the side at "Hortas" with a salad

Isn't this considered food on the beach?  Rum, Mojitos, Medallas & cheese sticks??

Jerk Chicken Rangoons from "Bananas"

The picture is poor quality, but this is Garlic Basil Gorgonzola Bread from "Bananas"

Chicken Taco from "Coqui Fire" with beans and rice on the side

Carnitas with black beans and rice, served with warm corn tortillas at "Coqui Fire"

Big Kahuna from "Coqui Fire"

Coqui Fire Margaritas...They had some spice to them because of the salt!

Coqui Fire sauce! Go to their website and buy some! You WON'T be disappointed! Yummmmmm!!!

So, when you travel, research the local cuisine and try it out!

XOXO...Becky