I photographed this beautiful greenery on a walk down to Playa Negra in Vieques. It’s a little tricky to spot the trailhead off the side of the road, but there are signs if you keep your eyes open. It’s a peaceful, easy hike of less than a mile each way to reach the black sand beach. I wore flip flops, but I would have been happier in a sturdier shoe. (I meant to wear my Keens, but forgot.) The path carves through a ravine lined with lovely foliage like in this image.
Can you even believe the amount of colors in this coral on the pilings of Mosquito Pier in Vieques? I used my Canon D30 point-and-shoot and captured all of these rich reds, oranges, and yellows. I love studying it to see the different textures and bits of sea life. Also? I didn’t know the supports under a pier are called pilings until this trip, so I learned something new!
Are puzzles totally nerdy? If so, I happily admit I’m a big ol’ puzzle nerd. The more pieces the better, and I especially enjoy putting one together throughout the week on an island vacation. It’s my go-to indoor activity for a rainy day (or a hurricane) when we’re at the beach. The one shown here was completed with the help of my sister, brother-in-law, and Chris while we were in Vieques. The famous figures scene made for some fun out-of-context phrases like, “I’m looking for Burt’s comb-over…” and, “I found Lincoln’s nipple!” Good times.
I’m not great with plant identification, but I think this one is a prickly pear from the opuntia cactus family. We spotted several interesting cacti on Vieques, and being that I’m better with photos than I am with words, that’s all I have to say about that. Happy Friday!
This photo is a good example of something I’ll pull over and stop to capture while driving around and exploring. Chris is awesome at responding to my random spur-of-the-moment pleas to stop the car. These pockets of colorful art around the island of Vieques were one of my favorite things to photograph!
