Visit to Isla Vieques, Puerto Rico - June 2009

[FernandoCrescando]

We did the bio bay two days ago and sure enough, it was amazing.

[earlhoward]

@FernandoCrescando Yes it was!! Wish my camera could catch it! (or wish I could figure out how to!!)

[noemirose]

i love horses there so beautiful....

[earlhoward]

@noemirose Yes, it blew my mind to see them roaming freely. I also enjoyed watching the kids riding them around the island. Best one was at the ferry dock: A kid and horse went all the way out into the water until it was almost up to the horse's head. He then stood up and did a back flip into the water off his horse's back!

[prohibida369]

I'm very glad you enjoyed my lil'island of Vieques, Puerto Rico :):)

btw, LOVED the song you decided to put in the SlideShow, love it, love it :):):)

-Alsemmi Emirr

[earlhoward]

@prohibida369 I loved it and can't wait to get back. This year we went to Culebra, but there's always next year.

Muchas gracias!!

[kokuz0512]

Good job with the camera. Very proffesional. Nice video and it gives you a good idea what it is like. Too bad the Culebra tickets were sold out, but I liked Vieques too.

[earlhoward]

@kokuz0512 @kokuz0512 THANKS!!! I hear you about the Culebra tickets, it's busier each year I go back. If you are going for more than a day trip, the mid-day ferry is easier to get tickets for. Speaking of which, I'll be in PR and then Culebra in a few days!!!

[Bultron7]

I vacationed in Puerto Rico 25 years ago. Thanks to your video post I must return soon!!!!!

[earlhoward]

@Bultron7 Thanks for your kind comments!! I hope you get back soon. I'll be there again this June!

[Bultron7]

@earlhoward

That is awesome! Will you be at Vieques, mainland Puerto rico or both? Can't wait to see your new videos!

[earlhoward]

@Bultron7 A lot of time on the main island and this time we're spending 3-4 days in Culebra! I hope we can do a day trip to Vieques, perhaps. But, that doesn't really do it much justice! Have a a great day!

[wumsley222]

@earlhoward hello, my wife and i love Vieques and make a trip every other year to that wonderful little island, even 9 days there can't do it justice. we'll be going back this summer. last time was in June of 2009 and we stayed at a place called "The Reef house" absolutely gorgeous there. Very pro video...may I ask who put it together?

[earlhoward]

@wumsley222 Hey Wumsley -- you are so right, 9 days can't do it justice. We must have been there when you were last there in June 2009. We stayed at Hector's-by-the-Sea. We only had 2 1/2 days and that left me dreaming of my return

This year we opted for Culebra.

But in June/July 2011, we're going to Vieques for 5 nights. Still not enough time to explore and deeply as I'd like, but a good start.

THANKS 4 the comments on the video quality. I produced the video using iMovie for MAC.

[earlhoward]

@wumsley222 It was the first time I used a program to completely create the video and effects. Prior to this video (you can see them here), I used programs that selected the footage and effects automatically for me.

Thanks again!

[meghantreasure]

oh my! this is awesome to see I stayed in esperanza for 14 days on a mission trip In August '09 and every day by 3pm we were blessed with hours at the beach, we jumped off the pier, and went kayaking and snorkeling, and went to the bio bay. (loved the sparkling :D This brought back all of the memories! I am hoping to go back this summer the same time it was a trip I will never forget!

[earlhoward]

Hey thanks very much! I hope you make it back this summer, as well as me!!!

And the biobay was one of the most amazing experiences of my life! Wish my camera had worked that night!

[JulioBassMusic]

Hey im a Social Studies's teacher here in Puerto Rico.. i used the video for my geographic class ! thanks !

[earlhoward]

Thank you very much, Julio!

[Beast920]

my mom is from there! i havent been there since I was 8. I really want to go again!!!

[earlhoward]

Yep, you've got to get back there! I'm already dreaming/planning my return next June! Best regards..

[earlhoward]

So true. Next year we are spending 7 days there!

[Dhalgren01]

Vieques.....2 days is simply not enough. It's an amazing place.

[firilopio]

Almost made me cry!!!! I was brought up in Humacao and we used to do trips to Vieques!!! Now that I am in Boston and I am going on vacation to PR in two days, it's so wonderful to see this!!! Now I am moving even farther.... to England, where I am REALLY going to miss my beautiful island!!! Thanks for posting... THANKS A LOT!!!!

[earlhoward]

Thank YOU for posting and viewing!! Enjoy your trip to PR!! I'm jealous.. Best regards for your time in England. Let's hope they get the non-stops from London someday!

[firilopio]

Difficult... but there's no crime in dreaming it!!! Boston does have non stops to both... So I'll be using it as my hub!!! Thanks for the good wishes!!

[chops411]

Fantastic video!!! We will have to try Vieques again. Our last trip didn't turn out to good.

[earlhoward]

Hey thanks! This was my 3rd trip to Vieques. The first one in 2006 was just a day trip to Sun Bay and I never realized how fabulous it is.

We're going back to Vieques again next year for at least 4 nights or more.

When you return check out Hector's-by-the-Sea for your accomodations. Amazing sea-side place with the ponies on site...

[earlhoward]

Hector's Horses by the sea at 5:38

[earlhoward]

Playa Negrita - black sand beach at 4:21

[tahina45]

This got to be one of the most beautiful vids ever seen of Vieques, breathtaking!!!

[earlhoward]

Wow, that's one of the nicest comments I've ever received! Thank you Tahina!!

[earlhoward]

Blue Beach 6:49