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Trip Report 4/07
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: tracy (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date:   04-24-07 10:22

First i would like to thank the person who created this forum. It was enormously helpful for me and my family in planning the trip. We went to Culebra over spring break and it was simply wonderful. With the exception of the very yucky house we stayed in by accident ...we could not be happier with the island. Our favorite event was seeing a wild pack of horses hangin out in our driveway one morning. It was amazing. Flamenco beach was the nicest beach we have ever been too. The kids had the time of their lives and so did we. Especially after we rented buggie boards, the waves were great. It was also nice to plan on eating lunch at the beach, the sword fish and plantains on a skewer were really yummy. We ate at the bakery a few times for breakfast and that was good and we tried all the restaurants ....mammasitas, juanitas etc... It was simply a magical island and also the local police were very very nice. One last highlight.....landing on Culebra in that little plane was a thrill and i mean wow!!!!!!!!!
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Re: recent trip
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (---.nycmny.east.verizon.net)
Date:   04-24-07 11:38

Tracy, welcome to the forum! Which was the yucky house and why was it yucky?

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael
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Re: Trip Report 4/07
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: richard (---.res.east.verizon.net)
Date:   04-24-07 14:55

I love that landing, and I also never tell first-timers about it.

that would spoil the fun...
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Re: Trip Report 4/07
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.aurorasys.com)
Date:   04-24-07 16:32

Richard-

My sentiments precisely. We all have a teensy sadistic streak and I sublimate mine by watching them snap the upholstry buttons off their seats while gripping the seatback in front with both hands.

If I'm an airport concessionaire, I'm selling strong cocktails for top dollar at Isla Grande and Fajardo Airport.

Doug
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Re: Trip Report 4/07
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: richard (---.washdc.east.verizon.net)
Date:   04-24-07 17:18

HA!

most I ever say is just have your camera ready.

I dunno about the drinks, could turn out messy. better after in my book.
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Re: Trip Report 4/07
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Vicki moore (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date:   04-24-07 22:30

I, too, am interested in the house you stayed in. I am planning for next year and want to make sure I do not make a mistake in the house i choose.

Vicki in Tennessee
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Re: Trip Report 4/07
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (---.nycmny.east.verizon.net)
Date:   04-25-07 07:46

Not to spoil your fun, Richard and Doug, but here:

http://www.islaculebra.com/puerto-rico/culebra-airport.html

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael
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Re: Trip Report 4/07
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   04-25-07 08:26

I've shown that video to all my pilot buddies. In truth, it barely does justice to the actual experience, but they get the idea. Twice, over the years, I have landed from an approach that actually vectors in over the ridge above Tamarindo, and the approach angle can only be described as a dive. One other time we approached from Ensenada Honda, with a stiff NE wind. A heavy gust caught the front end and set off the stall alarm. He didn't admit it, but I think the pilot was even swallowing hard.

I tell folks that pilots who fly into Culebra are as skilled as the Blue Angels.

Doug
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Re: Trip Report 4/07
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (---.nycmny.east.verizon.net)
Date:   04-25-07 09:13

I wish I had a video from the front seat :) - maybe next time, Doug?

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael
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