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just back from la isla
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Gary Eichelberger (---.nas1.mbrg.pa.net)
Date:   02-15-07 01:59

Got back last week from 13th trip to Culebra. We took friends this time for first time ever and they are hooked. Stayed at a house rented from Culebra Island Realty and it was great - sited on Pela/Almodovar Bay. Beautiful location and they were great to rent from. Jim Galasso was very helpful; we'll be back with them since our friends want to come back and we need a 2 or 3 bedroom place.

Took our friends snorkeling twice at Carlos Rosario and it did not disappoint naturally. They were thrilled with it. Corals and fish were excellent. Also saw octupus, small shark and tiny hawksbill turtle while there. SNorkeled at tamarindo as well and also pleased there. Swam at Zoni but got caught ina rainstorm while way down the beach. Flamenco nice as usual. Did a Culebrita trip with Luis Grundler and had an excellent time. Luis was very good and is recommended. Tried Melones but too much surge and silt and also many urchins once again.

kayaked in and around Pela and found that quite nice. Food was very good this trip; had great dinners at Dakity restaurant at Bahia Marina, Juanita Bananas (of course), BarbaraRosa's, Dingy Dock, and glad to report a terrific meal at Seabourne (it's been awhile since I could say that).

Naturally we got great lunchmeats, breads and terrific wines at El Eden and did our rentals at Cava for snorkel equipment and some other items with excellent results. Groceries at Milka, Myra and smaller items at Colmado Genesis- these were very convenient and worthwhile. Rented jeep from Jerry's and that was terrific of course.

My hats off to the merchants on the island, who have done a great job of making the trips better all the time in terms of customer satisfaction and ensuring an easy, relaxing trip experience. Our friends were so impressed with Culebra and it made us look like terrific hosts.

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Re: just back from la isla
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Gary Eichelberger (---.nas1.mbrg.pa.net)
Date:   02-15-07 02:02

ALso want to put in a plug for the airlines. Flew Air Flamenco and they were very helpful. We especially appreciated that when we arrived back at Isla Grande so early on departure day, they took care of our bags while we killed a few hours in Old an Juan before heading back to International.

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Re: just back from la isla
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Gary Eichelberger (---.nas1.mbrg.pa.net)
Date:   02-15-07 02:30

QUESTION: we also kayaked across Pela Bay to the eastern shore and then hiked around the point and up a large chunk of Larga beach. That is a nice area; is there road access that is open or do landholders there restrict the access? Larga was very pleasant.

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Re: just back from la isla
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (---.utaonline.at)
Date:   02-15-07 03:38

I think the nearest public road would be the one to Zoni.

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael

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Re: just back from la isla
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: LA_FadeAway (---.socal.res.rr.com)
Date:   02-17-07 03:56

Thanks for the review! We are also booked on Air Flamenco. How were your actual flights? I'm not big on flying in general and tend to panic a bit before getting on little tiny planes, although I have done it and survived just fine. I just like to know what to expect.

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Re: just back from la isla
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: richard (---.washdc.east.verizon.net)
Date:   02-17-07 06:21

Do expect a wait in SJ, but your pilot will be quite professional, if it's late in the day the gate agent may join you (often does double duty at counter and plane)

Keep your camera handy, great views. And depending on demand there may be a very brief stop on Vieques.

I was scared crapless the first time, but it's always been fine and very smooth. They follow a line of cayos out to the island, so even if (god forbid) the worst happens, you're never far from land.

I hate flying too.

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Re: just back from la isla
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   02-17-07 12:35

The pilots are excellent. I'd recommend a couple cocktails before boarding. The scenery is breathtaking, and it's worth loosening up first to enjot it.

Doug

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Re: just back from la isla
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (---.utaonline.at)
Date:   02-17-07 19:22

Actually I'd recommend the cocktails while on board :)

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael

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Re: just back from la isla
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: richard (---.washdc.east.verizon.net)
Date:   02-18-07 04:57

can you take cocktails on board? I'll have to try that next time...

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Re: just back from la isla
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: richard (---.washdc.east.verizon.net)
Date:   02-18-07 06:43

oh yeah one other thing - pack light (you won't need much anyway) so it's all carry on and e-ticket through SJ 'cause on the way back there will always be a group of 60 high schol kids who don't know the drill in front of you if you need to check-in...

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Re: just back from la isla
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: richard (---.washdc.east.verizon.net)
Date:   02-18-07 06:55

oh yeah one other thing - pack light (you REALLY won't need much anyway) make it all carry-on and e-ticket through SJ 'cause on the way back there will always be a group of 60 high school kids who don't know the drill in front of you if you need to check-in...

almost missed a flight due to those jerks...

sorry, stop rant. but there are some extremely clueless idiots out there.

On a positive note Munoz has in the last year or so installed clocks and flight notices.

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