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Of course we found hurricane destruction on this island, some of it pretty devastating. But these island folk are tough and we got to watch (and help a little with) the rebuilding, the rebirth of this island. It’s an amazing place for sure.<\/p>\n

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So in 2018 we’ve been blessed to experience a new version of rock life on this rock that’s new to us. There are many similarities with other islands but this place has a real Puerto Rican flavor, as well as the small town living of Vieques. Vieques is part Spanish-speaking PR, part wild animal preserve, part farm, part Mayberry, part adventure park, and part beach paradise. Also part comedy club – that tsunami sign below is right on the beach, 20 feet from the water…<\/p>\n

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There were lots of things to keep us busy this year, water activities galore, exploring, and just enjoying life.<\/p>\n

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Of course our doggies always come along for the ride, as we wrote about here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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All year, we met great people, interesting people, loving people, funny people. Many of them even fit all these descriptions at once!<\/p>\n

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Finally, what is an island blog without water and beaches? We’re literally surrounded by this stuff every day, so it’s a big part of our lives. Sorry for all these, we took a lot of pictures at the water this year! (also, this is only about 10% of the total) My favorite may be Kirby’s “beach hair, don’t care” look down below – enjoy!<\/p>\n

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So the sun sets on 2018, but more adventures await as we charge ahead into 2019. I hope we’re ready for them but whether we are or not, we’re knee deep in it! And we hope you’ll come along for the ride. Prospero A\u00f1o Nuevo, and don’t forget to have some fun every day!<\/p>\n

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TODAY’S SPECIAL: “Trip Around the Sun<\/a>” by our friend Kenny Chesney. Let’s take another crazy trip around the sun, shall we?<\/p>\n

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