Anyone from Puerto Rico? Hello?

[Wynne. Carson]

I am leaving STJPdP May 2nd. Would love to hear from former or future pelegrinos on the island!

 

[Anniesantiago]

No, but I lived in Levittown Lakes near Catano in the 70's -- wow! A blast from the past!
I worked (at 17 years of age) as a go-go dancer in a place called "The Big Bamboo" on Old San Juan Bay.
I'd take the Catano Ferry across each day to and from work.
During the day, I'd get conch shells from the factory, clean them up, and sell them to tourists on the beach.

I have fond memories of those carefree hippy days!

Thanks for the memories!

 

[Wynne. Carson]

I don't think the Big Bamboo is still here, but I live in a house in Old San Juan (Calle Sol) that used to be a bar and pool house in the late 60's -- La Meseta -- on the Callejon del Hospital.

 

[LoneStar]

Now that is amazing...I lived in Levittown for about 6 months in 1968...that was when the water at the beach was still crystal clear. I remember the Catano ferry.

 

[Wynne. Carson]

The water is still beautiful everywhere I look!

 

[LoneStar]

That is very good to hear. I was there the year the oil tanker spilled in San Juan and the bay was thick with oil. Is the water at the beach back to being crystal clear?

 

[Jeniffer]

I lived in Rio Piedras for a few years. Still go back to visit friends every couple of years. Heading out of SJPDP on 4/27. Perhaps we will meet along the way. Buen Camino!

 

[Wynne. Carson]

That is very good to hear. I was there the year the oil tanker spilled in San Juan and the bay was thick with oil. Is the water at the beach back to being crystal clear?

The water is gorgeous. Right now I am in Vieques where every beach is drop-dead awesome!

 

[LoneStar]

That sounds wonderful...weather is a tad better than it currently is in SJPdP. I'm hoping it will clear enough to do the Napoleon route. Have a wonderful trip in May.

 

[nikita5]

I am leaving STJPdP May 2nd. Would love to hear from former or future pelegrinos on the island!

. Carson, post: 195481, member: 33209"]The water is still beautiful everywhere I look![/quote]
Hi! We live in Rincon, arriving SJPDP on the 24 April, starting our camino on the 26 so we might bump into each other.

 

[Olivia Luna]

I am leaving STJPdP May 2nd. Would love to hear from former or future pelegrinos on the island!

Will be starting in Ponferrada June 3 after spending June 2 gearing up for the walk. I love Puerto Rico. La Calle Sol es una de mis preferidas en El Viejo San Juan y El Convento es mi segundo hogar. Soy cayeyana, pero vivo en La Florida. Hope to meet boricuas en el camino

 

[Olivares]

I am leaving STJPdP May 2nd. Would love to hear from former or future pelegrinos on the island!

Hey una Boricua de Lajas aqui!!!

 

[Anniesantiago]

Wow! What a small world!
I also lived in St. Croix and Water Isle for 6 years.
Mermaid Lillian lived there.
I love this forum!

 

[gwdelmar]

From Cabo Rojo, but living in Fl for the last 25 yrs. My wife and I are starting from SJPP at the beginning of September, and walk all the way to Santiago. We are looking forward to it ! My wife is from San German.

 

[Wynne. Carson]

Awesome! Love both places, Cabo Rojo and San German. I live in Old San Juan but am originallyv
From Philadelphia. I have 2 weeks until I leave for my Camino. Totally excited!
Buen Camino,
Wynne

 

[gwdelmar]

Awesome! Love both places, Cabo Rojo and San German. I live in Old San Juan but am originallyv
From Philadelphia. I have 2 weeks until I leave for my Camino. Totally excited!
Buen Camino,
Wynne

I miss the many good coffee shops in old San Juan. Also the great food ! My wife and I hope you have a safe and wonderful time in the Camino.
Buen Camino !

George