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weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: karen lee (---.bos.east.verizon.net)
Date:   12-05-05 22:05

Does anyone know whether the ferry from Culebra back to Fajardo operates on Sundays, and if so, what is the schedule? We will fly TO Culebra, but are thinking of taking the ferry instead on the way back (We have a 6:30 Sunday evening flight to catch). The most recent schedule I could find online is from February 2004, and it doesn't really say whether the weekend schedule is the same as during the week.

Karen

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: JoseGuzman (---.mia.bellsouth.net)
Date:   12-06-05 06:31

Find out ... if it is the same get to the ticket line at least one hour before.
I have seen people offering more money than the plane ticket costs, just to get out on a Sunday.

Capt. J.Guzman

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (209.208.195.---)
Date:   12-06-05 09:07

There are several schedules out there. I tried to call Port Authority, but ...

You will definitely be able to make your flight. Going that direction on the ferry is the smart way - even if it is rough, you are going with the wind. The best place to find really up to date ferry info is the publico drivers in Culebra - They KNOW! Or, of course, the ferry terminal.

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jim (---.client.insightbb.com)
Date:   12-06-05 20:39

>Find out ... if it is the same get to the ticket line at least one hour before.
>I have seen people offering more money than the plane ticket costs, just to get >out on a Sunday.

Or buy your tickets the day before and you don't have to worry. I think I would take the 630am ferry (if it's available that day) instead of waiting for an afternoon ferry because strange things can happen with the ferry schedules. I *think* the ferry docks in Culebra overnight so it's there waiting for the 630am departure. If all goes well and you get to San Juan by late morning you can always kill time in Old San Juan while waiting for your afternoon flight.

Jim Johnson

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Tatakiwaki (---.prtc.net)
Date:   12-07-05 08:05

Dear Karen, the problem with forums like this is that you get many people giving their opinions (mostly biased) on matters that are factual as is your question. To get an answer on any matter try to go to the entity responsible. In this case call Ports Authority at 1-787-742-3161 in Culebra and you will get your answer. Persons like Jose Guzman really do not know what is going on. This is the first time I post here and anybody that wants a straight answer is welcome to address me. My family have been in Culebra for generations.

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: JoseGuzman (---.mia.bellsouth.net)
Date:   12-07-05 11:47

Tatakiwaki... or whatever your name is... you are a bull sssssssssss
I'm Puertorican, and I do now what goes on with the government, and their agencies such as Ports Authority.
You may be willing to sell you business, I live in Miami, FL, and have no economical interest there at this time.

You are an ingorant, and persons like you are the ones getting Culebra to become a mess.
Go to Hawaii, Japan, or China where you belong.

Capt. J.Guzman
USCG 100GT

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Just Jack (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date:   12-07-05 13:20

FERRY INFORMATION

The Ferry schedule is as follows Monday thru Sunday
as of December 7, 2005

Fajardo to Culebra
9:00AM – 3:00PM – 7:00PM

Culebra to Fajardo
6:30AM – 1:00AM – 5:00PM


CULEBRA PORT AUTHORITY: (787) 742-3161

FAJARDO PORT AUTHORITY: (787) 801-0250

NOTE:
I have found Culebra Port Authority to be helpful, informative and very friendly. I have never experienced difficulties reaching them.
On the other hand Fajardo has been challenging to reach by phone. I will advise to be persistent.

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (209.208.195.---)
Date:   12-07-05 14:38

Jack, your word in God's ear!

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Debbie (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date:   12-07-05 18:52

Karen,

Be careful about taking the ferry OFF the island. Last March on a Tuesday, we had a 5:20 flight, and were going to take the 11:00 am ferry (schedule was different then). The ferry filled up quickly and left without us. We were not able to get a flight, and not able to get on a ferry until 2:00 p.m. We arrived in Fajardo at 3:30 pm., and made it to our flight ONLY because the flight was late. Don't take the ferry for granted, unless you are taking the 6:30 am ferry.

Happy Diving!
Debbie

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Tatakiwaki (---.prtc.net)
Date:   12-08-05 05:17

Dear- Dear- Dear- Mr. Guzman,
It seems I touched a nerve or something!! So you are a Puerto Rican living in Miami. There are quite a few of you living out there I hear. Some cannot make in here and end up out there.
What am I selling? Maybe you would be interested in buying it!! My reaction to your “ingorant “ word is, if you are going to write in English, you should learn to do it properly or at least check your spelling. As to going to Hawaii, Japan or China, I would love to, that way I could expand my knowledge, which you probably cannot. Besides I live here in Culebra with my brothers and sisters, mother and father and my extended family since the day I was born and have no need to be an exile out of my “ gallinero “!!. As to Mr. Fischer, master of the forum, he should put a set of rules as to how posters should use proper language and refrain from silly insults and the rest.

Your truly, Tataki Waki

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Frank (---.cbcads.com)
Date:   12-08-05 08:01

Thank you for a restrained, well written post to an ignorant rant. You said it so much better than I was going to! <vbg>

Frank

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: karen lee (---.bos.east.verizon.net)
Date:   12-08-05 08:16

Yikes! I didn't realize what I thought was a straightforward question would generate such heat!

Thanks to those of you who provided helpful information. We've decided to fly out rather than take the ferry, since we don't want to risk missing our flight back home.

We'll be in Culebra in two weeks, staying in a hosue at Zoni Beach, and I can't wait to spend time on what sounds like a beautiful, quiet, peaceful corner of the world.

Karen

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: JoseGuzman (---.mia.bellsouth.net)
Date:   12-08-05 12:03

It seems trhat Culebra is going backwards, with peopole so full of shhhh.
You did not make it in your country that's why you hide, coward,
And trying to steal rather than serve the tourists that visit our land.


My best to your mother. and familiy.

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (---.c3-0.nyw-ubr2.nyr-nyw.ny.cable.rcn)
Date:   12-08-05 17:31

Now, now, now, please, everybody refrain from personal insults!

Let's try to keep an open mind, respect other people's opinion (this is after all a forum) and especially let's try not to be xenophobic. The stranger in your backyard with his bad English, German, Spanish or whatever might have been your ancestor, just a couple of generations ago; come to think of it, probably was :)

Education is a beautiful thing. Not everybody can afford it, even in this so called first world of ours.

In this sense,

"Let the one without sin cast the first stone."

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Tatakiwaki (---.prtc.net)
Date:   12-09-05 06:03

?Mr. Guzman, so sorry I misjudged your command of the English language!! Your bad use of words is just a symptom of the massive attitude problem that you suffer. Maybe you were an abused child…It happens. Miami must have the best “shrinks”, but if you cannot afford one, then try a good “brujo” in the barrio.


Tataki Waki

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Tatakiwaki (---.prtc.net)
Date:   12-09-05 06:05

Mr. Fischer, a little “Xenophobia” can be allowed in certain cases. We “Culebrenses” are as hospitable as any can be, but we also have to protect our heritage, customs and principles from outsiders such as you and Mr. Guzman


Tataki Waki

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: smokeyturbo (---.prtc.net)
Date:   12-09-05 06:24

My friend Tataki, I am glad that you convinced me into posting on this issue. As a Miamian and with family ties going back as far as yours, I am sad to say that allowing all the outsiders we did for the past 40 years has totally erased our heritage, customs and principles. Maybe for better!! But certainly no more “conching”. When I came to Culebra I came with the proposition of accepting Culebra, as it was, a tropical island paradise with all that makes it so. Sometimes the ferry does not run on time or it can be too windy and the planes decide not to fly.
The power can go on and off and the water in the spigot is not always there. But like Benjamin Perez said in his last article on the Culebra Calendar: “ …I think that we are very happy here, in our own way. I know that Culebra is the only place in the world where everybody knows each other, where we still breathe clean air, walk freely and love each other. …”
So a little xenophobia is acceptable.

Your friend,

Smokey Turbo

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Eunie (---.109.237.80.dynamic.dejazzd.com)
Date:   12-09-05 09:53

Karen,

How I envy you! You will be staying on the most beautiful part of Culebra. Zoni Beach is heaven on earth. If you get a chance take a water taxi over to Culebrita. On Zoni you get a birds eye view of Culebrita.

Have a wonderful time...

Eunie

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (---.c3-0.nyw-ubr2.nyr-nyw.ny.cable.rcn)
Date:   12-09-05 10:08

Tataki Waki,

if we do condone xenophobia (An unreasonable fear, distrust, or hatred of strangers, foreigners, or anything perceived as foreign or different.), where exactly do you draw the line between a foreigner and a Culebrense?

The last time I went to a funeral in Culebra, I looked around and I saw quite a bit of Irish and German names at the Cemetary. Lacking exact statistical data I would venture so far as to say the older the stones were, the higher the percentage of "foreigners" ...

Please, for the sake of this argument, Mr. Waki, define Culebra's cultural heritage, customs and, most interesting, principles!

Again, I ask you to refrain from personal insults. I would LOVE to have an educated discussion and discourse about this overheated subject!

And I do hope the members of this forum will forgive my lack of eloquence in the English language :)

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: smokeyturbo (---.prtc.net)
Date:   12-10-05 06:02

Mr. Fischer, as I said before (and it is not to condone xenophobia), a small vulnerable island like Culebra has to use certain inherent mechanisms for protection against unwelcome intrusions such as yours. Please read “ Insularismo “ by A. Pedreira the best treatise on the matter. Sorry but it is written in Spanish our cultural language, not yours. Not even our second language, English, is culturally close to yours! To draw the line as you ask, culebrense is a person that resides on a permanent basis on this island sharing the good and bad times together, whether or not is a natural born. A tourist is a temporary visitor that comes to our shores to enjoy the beauty, culture and hospitality of Culebra and at the same time contributing to our general welfare economically and intellectually and are very welcome. Then there are the foreigners that USE our island through manipulation for their own enrichment, mostly monetary. Please tell the users of your website, if you dare, where you and Mr. Gonzales fit. Last names as you mention about the cemetery stones are immaterial, otherwise all culebrenses would have Taino names. Again if you want to know about Culebra’s cultural heritage, customs and principles you can start by reading Mr. Benjamin Perez Vega latest contribution to our heritage, his book “ Isla del Pasage”. There are other books by other Culebrenses as well that were previously written, all in Spanish, sorry to say.

Yours truly, Tataki Waki

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Culebra's cultural heritage
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (---.c3-0.nyw-ubr2.nyr-nyw.ny.cable.rcn)
Date:   12-10-05 10:45

Pedreira in his 1934 work talks only about Puerto Rico in general. I believe that Culebra has a different cultural heritage. It was used and abused by various governments, not cultures and Perdreira's famous quote, “De esta fusión nace nuestra confusión”, applies to Culebra more so than Puerto Rico.

You mention Taíno. Even they did not live on the island, but used it to go fishing, hunting and then went back or moved on.

Then you contradict yourself by defining Culebrense as someone who lives there permanently no matter how long or where they come from.

It is impossible to draw a line between foreigner and Culebrense. If you do draw a line sooner or later you are going to stand on one side of the line and we have a situation were it is "us" against the "other" - pretty much what xenophobia is all about.

We can use democratic means to decide its future together. Are we for big development? Or are we against it? What are the consequences? Who benefits from what? Is it rich against poor?

Let's take this little enterprise for example, to meet your challenge: Islaculebra.com was developed out of love for the island not for monetary gain. I saw a lot of dissatisfied tourists that came here in search of something else (as in Casino, night life, big resort). The information that was available for the visitor was minimal. And what was also minimal was the ability for the small local guesthouse to make money, since nobody knew about it. So what do the locals do instead? - They sell their land. Which spells BIG opportunity for BIG developers, since they have pockets deep enough and advertising machinery in place to make large resorts happen.
So where do I fit in? I sit at my computer, a lot of the time in Culebra, but also elsewhere, and help visitors make up their mind whether Culebra is for them or not, help them find a place to stay (I include all businesses, no matter whether they give me money or not) and for those businesses that want to show the visitor they care about them more, I offer them the opportunity to advertise. I do not "flip" properties, nor do I take away anybodies job, nor do I impinge on anybody's freedom.

".. la historia empieza ahora .." Defining ourselves by where we come from, what language we speak or how long we have lived on the island is not going to help Culebra's future.

Culebra has a history of coming and going. To set its cultural heritage at any given time in history is an arbitrary act and does not serve the current needs of Culebra. Let's define those needs together, talk about them (without getting personal) and maybe we can create/keep an environment that is not only peaceful but utterly beautiful!

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael

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Re: Culebra's cultural heritage
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Tatakiwaki (---.prtc.net)
Date:   12-11-05 07:39

Mr. Fischer, the author of “Insularismo” is not Perdreira but Pedreira. Just like yours is Fischer and not Fisher. You are beginning to sound like your friend Guzman.
If Pedreira’s work applies more to Culebra than to Puerto Rico, then what is your point!!

Also give me some verifiable facts that the Taino did not reside in Culebra as you say. I have very good information by a very reliable Puerto Rican archeologist that they indeed resided in this beautiful island and in others such as St. Croix, St. Thomas, etc.

Yes, he or she is a culebrense if they share our ups and downs while residing here. By the way Culebra is an integral part of their nation (USA) not yours.

Homeland Security now has a brand new home base at the old naval station in Ceiba and is rounding up foreigners with doubtful documentation. A little more touch of xenophobia I guess.

Yes, the line between a culebrense and a foreigner has already being established and you fit in with “foreigners”.
Democratic means have nothing to do with big development or against it, what counts in this issue is monetary power and enrichment by manipulative individuals like you. There is no way your website was born out of love for this island but of pure greed and monetary gain. Well, as you say you offer the locals the opportunity to advertise in your site for a fee so they do not have to sell their property to foreigners. Yes, to advertise with you for a fee. That is exactly my point; you are the perfect example of a “ foreigner “ using the locals for your monetary. advantage. Besides, all you do is illegal, without patent or permits. Sooner or latter they will catch up with you, you can bet on it.


Tataki Waki

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   12-11-05 11:58

Mr. Waki,

Perhaps you would be so kind as to explain for us, who are not in the know, the reason for your dislike for Michael. Regardless of whether or not he earns any money off this website, the fact remains that he is providing a sorely needed place to learn about Culebra for those of us who love it.

This is the second time I have witnessed venom for Mr. Fischer from out of the blue. Are you anti-tourist? What's your purpose?

Doug

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Re: Culebra's cultural heritage
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (---.c3-0.nyw-ubr2.nyr-nyw.ny.cable.rcn)
Date:   12-11-05 12:52

Mr. Waki, I did not know I had an author :)

And thank you for correcting my facts on prehistoric settlements in Culebra. Here is alink for those who are interested: http://www.cr.nps.gov/seac/lower_camp/lc-index.htm I had misremembered it and thought the Cuevas were also migratory people.

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Tatakiwaki (---.prtc.net)
Date:   12-11-05 18:46

Mr. Doug, let me try to explain to you since Mr. Fischer has chicken out. No, I am not anti-tourist, on the contrary, but this forum is. Let us take for example the posts that read Culebra Beach Villas/ Rentals, 3 posts below this one. The first one say how bad the place is and the next one the opposite. Now, if you were looking at the posts to decide on where to stay, would you go there or not? You will not, because presented with a negative and a positive, and your vacation and money at stake you will not go there. Actually you will not come to Culebra at all because if you dig deeper into the forum’s previous posts, you will find the same trash said about the rest of the establishments on this island. I remember the controversy with Tamarindo Estates a couple of months ago, and Costa Bonita, Harbour View Villas, Club Seaborn and others!! I would pack my bag and go to another Island, not Culebra. This has hurt the island’s tourism so bad that you are going to see how terrible the incoming winter season will be. And if one forum is not bad enough, they have just launched a second one, total disaster!!


Tataki Waki

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Debbie (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date:   12-11-05 22:59

Tataki -

Open forums like this are meant to offer opinions, and opinions vary. Not everyone that stays at CBV is going to love it. In fact, on my first trip to Culebra in 2000, we dived with a couple that was staying there, and the man LOVED CBV, and the woman HATED it. This forum is valuable in that persons can form their own opinion after reading various reports.

I respect your opinion that persons that live on the island are Culebrense, but that's not how I would classify all residents. To me, only those born and/or raised on Culebra are Culebrenses. Using your definition, I hope to be a Culebrense one day. :)

I respect your opinion that this forum discourages tourism, but there are some of us that don't want to encourage tourism. When I first visited 5 years ago, I knew that I must one day live there full time. If there is a Hyatt and Marriott and a W on every corner, then it is not going to be the kind of place I want to visit. That is not to say that my posts on this forum are meant to discourage tourism; rather, my posts are meant to paint a real picture. If you have lived in the mainland States, you will know that there are many well-off Americans that could ruin Culebra for the rest of us.

My hope is that this forum provides enough information to encourage persons that love this type of island to visit, and keeps away the high-strung, type A personalities that must have the best of the best, and have the ability to turn my favorite island into "just another island".

Best Regards (and I hope to meet you in person someday to share opinions face to face).

Happy Diving!
Debbie

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Tatakiwaki (---.prtc.net)
Date:   12-12-05 05:02

Dear Debbie, that is exactly my point, the forum encourages opinions not facts. Tourism is now, and will be the backbone of the economy of this island. It takes a lot of investing, and not just money to get a tourist establishment up and going, to have some opinionated disgruntled visitor wipe out all that sweat and tears. Professionals are the ones that should take on that job, as food critics and hospitality surveyors. They should give the stars or not. Then we have government institutions such as the Department of Tourism. They should send their qualified inspectors to do the checking and flunk or pass the establishment. I HATE burocracy, but there is a place for it also. Do not take me wrong, I do not think that the personality of Culebra should encourage big hotels like the Hyatt or Marriotts. Our first mistake has been Costa Bonita, and the owners and investors will find out in due time. For monsters like that, you need a very large labor base, and infrastructure, which we lack. But it is like the saying “ no hay mal, que por bien, no venga “ eventually Costa Bonita will be our second town. Dewey is at its limits of growth and our expansion points there. The high-strung, type A personalities, will stay out of Culebra because for one thing they are a more experienced bunch of travelers, do not worry. Culebra will retain its charm through hell and high water, even taking in account the growth factor.

If you want to be a culebrense, then move over here and become part of the community sharing with us your talents. I hope to meet you some day too, but right now and during this controversy, I prefer to remain a recluse and enjoy my privacy.

Down with Michael Fischer and Victor Gonzales!!

Tataki Waki

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: karen lee (---.bos.east.verizon.net)
Date:   12-13-05 20:53

I am the person who first posed the innocent question about the weekend ferry schedule that resulted in this long thread of responses.

I have never been to Culebra, and have found the info on this site and in this forum to be particularly helpful. I am grateful to Michael for hosting it, and to everyone who takes the time to answer questions.

We (my husband, son and I) are the kind of tourists who are just looking for a quiet getaway where we can enjoy nature, go snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, and just hanging out. I have not been the least bit deterred by the varying opinions about places to stay, eat, etc. I realize they are just personal opinions, and that one person's trash is another's treasure.

But I must say I am a bit dismayed by the vitriolic nature of the discussion that is going on in this thread. I hope that potential tourists don't bother reading it all, since I fear some may be turned off by the nastiness of some of the postings.

For the sake of all -- Culebrenses (however defined), tourists, and potential tourists, I suggest that everyone refrain from continuing this conversation, and try to avoid similar exchanges in the future.

I began this thread, and would be happy to be the one to end it.

Looking forward to my visit to the island -- we arrive on this coming Sunday (12/18) and I can't wait!

Karen

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Frank (---.cbcads.com)
Date:   12-14-05 07:24

Karen-

In all my trips to Culebra, in all my interactions with locals, I have

never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never

had the slightest hint of the attitude experienced in this thread. You will find the local people charming, friendly, helpful and fun. In fact, one of the reasons I love Culebra is a never feel like an outsider, but more of a local resident.

Please enjoy Culebra!

Frank

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   12-14-05 10:50

I'll second Frank's post.

Doug

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Re: weekend ferry schedule
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Duermo_tranquilo (63.175.186.---)
Date:   12-19-05 08:18

Culebrense or not all you guys should focus your energy on conserving the island as the last virgin. No More big developments, tear down the flamenco wall and keep culebra beautiful. It seems some of you have a LOTof energy that is bieng missused. FOCUS ON THE BIC PICTURE.What Kind of island do you want to leave your Children????

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