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Don't Go To Culebra!
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Tammy (---.br1.sho.az.frontiernet.net)
Date:   10-10-08 20:45

Many years ago when we were researching a trip to the out-islands of the Bahamas, I came across a forum with a post that said "Abaco is not for sissies" and listed exactly why "sissies" wouldn't like the Abacos. After reading the post from the disappointed couple, I thought it might be appropriate to have a similar post about Culebra.

I've only just returned from my first visit there, so those with more experience please join in or correct me if I'm wrong...

- If you like resorts and pampering, don't go to Culebra.

- If you want perfectly manicured Disneyfied streets lined with perfect- looking little shops, don't go to Culebra.

- If a hen walking down the street next to you bothers you, don't go to Culebra.

- If you get irritated if a business isn't open during it's posted hours, don't go to Culebra.

- If you just have to have certain foods or don't like the idea of eating whatever the store happens to have in stock, don't go to Culebra.

- If a rooster jumping out of a bush at you upsets you rather than making you laugh, don't go to Culebra.

- If you like things to happen on a schedule, don't go to Culebra.

- If you get upset at having to wait for dinner, or after dinner waiting some more for the bill, don't go to Culebra.

- If you'd never consider buying a lobster out of a bucket from a man by the gas station, don't go to Culebra.

- If you can't stand the thought of wearing mosquito repellent, don't go to Culebra.

- If you've been to Mexico and didn't like it because the streets needed repaved and the buildings repaired, don't go to Culebra.

- If you want to go shopping or nightclubbing, don't go to Culebra.

- If shopping in a small, independent market scares you, don't go to Culebra.

- If going to a beach and not seeing a single other person there "creeps you out," don't go to Culebra.

- If not having hot water or the electricity going out would ruin your day, don't go to Culebra.

- If you expect people to stop what they're doing and cater to your needs, don't go to Culebra.

BUT, if you can see the charm in a small island that doesn't fall in step with the rest of the world and can understand the desire to travel somewhere that there's not a resort or spa anywhere to be seen, and you can find charm in potholes, crooked sidewalks and never knowing when the grocery store might be open, you might actually like Culebra.

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Re: Don't Go To Culebra!
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Debbie (---.sip.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date:   10-10-08 21:07

Bravo, Tammy - now, shush - tell everyone you hated it!

Oh and you forgot

- if you're afraid of the llama colony on Flamenco Beach. . .

:-)

Happy Diving!
Debbie

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Re: Don't Go To Culebra!
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Mort (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date:   10-11-08 11:23

I have thoroughly checked the statistics for the last ten years, and NOT ONE PERSON has been killed or maimed by a llama in Culebra. So there is really no need to fear them.

But there's always a first time, I suppose...

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Re: Don't Go To Culebra!
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Brandi (---.dsl.bumttx.sbcglobal.net)
Date:   12-26-08 20:03

Well if those are the reasons not to go, then I can't wait to go !

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Re: Don't Go To Culebra!
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Matt TOSIELLO (---.c3-0.161-ubr2.lnh-161.md.cable.rcn.co)
Date:   01-23-09 22:05

If that is the case then I shall never not go to Culebra ;-) (double negatives intended)

We're coming back for our 3rd year in a row, I dream about the quirks, imperfection, and overwhelming feeling of happiness I feel when we're about to land. :-) I can't wait!

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Re: Don't Go To Culebra!
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Tom T (---.hsd1.md.comcast.net)
Date:   01-27-09 15:01

Oh, thanks a lot Tammy!! As if it wasn't bad enough that Culebra was featured in a travel article in NY Magazine a couple of years ago and the Today Show featured a segment about it several months ago, now you have to go "spill the beans" some more. I simply Hate this Island, NO shopping, NO Golf, NO tennis, and worst of all, NO Casinos. I don't know why anyone in their right mind would even give this place a fleeting thought about coming to!!!
Oh, I forgot to mention, we'll be back in two weeks for more MISERY!!!
Anyone want to chip in with me to buy the Dingy Dock?
cya,
Tom

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Re: Don't Go To Culebra!
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Ms No Body (---.202-68.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date:   01-31-09 10:14

I experienced Culebra on an annual trip to PR 1/25-1/26. The weather was perfect...it rained about 2 seconds but went away quickly. Everyone knew everyone. It was the grocers birthday everyone said...when we couldn't go in to purchase something we forgot. How great is that. When we asked the Dingy Dock what time they closed..they were like "maybe ten.. or later..not sure." Culebra is not just a destination, it is a way of life. It is a beautiful, somewhat untouched by the evils of life. I would love to live there for the rest of my days. IT WAS THE BEST 24 hours of my life and I cannot wait to go again. Villa Boheme is a quaint, CLEAN and wonderful place to stay. NO TV... so don't even think about it. YOU WILL NOT NEED IT.... you will be amazed by the beauty and forget about your electronics, your work... We ate at Mammacita's.... the food was OUTSTANDING! I don't have enough words to say how great it is.

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Re: Don't Go To Culebra!
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: alf (---.sub-70-222-65.myvzw.com)
Date:   03-08-09 10:48

Tom I can chip in $50.00 to buy the dingy dock you put the rest of the $2,000,000.00 they want for it.

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