The Bight | Turks & Caicos

January 1st, 2023: A sunny, sandy, sweet + salty first day of vacation in Turks + Caicos!! We hung at The Bight Beach and pink bar @ Wymara Resort. 

Chocolate Ice Cream for Cam | Turks Rum Punch for Mom

The tropical setting behind us is so gorgeous it looks fake! I loved our mom/son time at the posh Pink Bar. [Bob and Ryder stayed to play on the beach]

 Cheers to a week in T+C to kick off 2023! Excited to play on the shores of and explore this tropical archipelago.

Kioskos de Luquillo | Puerto Rico

One thing I really wanted to do in Puerto Rico was visit the Luquillo food stalls. After driving through El Yunque - the islands majestic rainforest, we headed into Luquillo to an absolutely packed and bumping scene. Where the loudest subwoofers hollered we looked to find parking amongst scattered trash and the uneven, dusty lots between Luquillo Beach (is everyone on the island here?) and the kiosks. This beach is everything to locals and watersports enthusiasts alike. Family party tents and jet skis abound! 

We strolled up and down the stalls with a bit of indecision before winding up at A Fuego. [family photographs with the fire hats might make a little more sense now!] The fire truck kept the boys extra entertained while we had quite an amazing lunch. I kicked things off with a Luquillo Sunset [Club Caribe Rum, Passionfruit, Orange Juice, Pineapple + Grenadine] before tucking into a fresh Caribbean Lobster. Selected from the tank, the spiny crustacean was steamed until tender and drenched in a garlic and herb butter, served with traditional rice + beans. This was so so delicious and satisfying!

The open air Kioskos de Luquillo are casual, fun and authentically Puerto Rican, I am so happy we paid them a visit. 

After lunch I found the Mojito Lab Kiosko! 

Guanabana fruit is my go to mojito flavor. It is tropical, creamy, refreshing and pairs perfectly with rum and mint. 

We meandered to the playa here for a stroll and then drove over to a different local beachside neighborhood, Vilomar, to check out The Brass Cactus for a beer or two. Behold a super cool bar with all kinds of vintage signage. Worth it!

Old San Juan | Calle Norzagaray Strolling

OLD SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO! 

June 2, 2022

The first of many family adventures exploring the vibrant streets of Old San Juan; Calle Norzagaray, Calle de San Sebastián and the surrounding area at the top of the city. We discovered boldly colorful and charming streets; had our first cold coconuts (with rum for Mom + Dad) and Piraguas! 

Thank you for indulging (ha!) all my selfies. I am clearly CLEARLY so SO EXCITED to finally be travelling again.