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Bound and Determined (for Culebra)
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: RobH (---.lightspeed.tulsok.sbcglobal.net)
Date:   01-21-14 18:49

Greetings from a new poster.

I have been all over the web for the past 4-5 years looking, reading and dreaming of coming to the Spanish Virgins. Found you guys today as I was doing some prep work.
Unfortunately, circumstances have prevented me from making serious plans to arrive in Culebra until this year. I hope to make a 10-11 day trip this Spring and am curious about a few points that I hope someone can shed light on.
Would really enjoy tenting on the beaches, but I'd need to buy a tent to drag down and with the costs of extra baggage I am hoping to save some bag check fees to use for other more enjoyable pursuits. So, I see where I can rent scooters and jeeps and hire publicos, but does anybody on the island rent tents? Or should I just stuff a hammock in my pack and come on down?
Also, has anyone first hand knowledge of the International Hostel at Playa Sardinas II; other people complain about the beds and bugs (not bed bugs!!) in some reviews, neither of which bother me.
As mentioned, prefer the beach, but will be packing Light. Any ideas?
Really not a cheapskate, just have alot of ground to cover while I am there seeking a retirement spot and have a budget of $1500 max for the trip.
Thanks all.
RH

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Re: Bound and Determined (for Culebra)
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Doug (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date:   01-27-14 16:31

There are camping gear rentals in the Flamenco kiosk area at Tent City. The phone number is 787 226 0232 or Culebra Bike Shop at 787-742-0589. I'd call ahead and reserve.

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Re: Bound and Determined (for Culebra)
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: RobH (---.lightspeed.tulsok.sbcglobal.net)
Date:   02-03-14 17:44

Thanks Doug.
I've got my airline tickets and will be contacting the numbers you provided this week.

On another note, I could have sworn that I saw a ferry schedule online sometime for travel to Vieques from Culebra. Now, it's no where to be found. Was I mistaken?
Then what is the possibility (if nothing breaks) of getting to Fajardo on the early lancha, then catching the Vieques one at 09:30? Is there a way to get tickets for both ahead of time?

I'm flying into Culebra, so I wouldn't be able to get them at the terminal ahead of time.

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Re: Bound and Determined (for Culebra)
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: RobH (---.lightspeed.tulsok.sbcglobal.net)
Date:   02-09-14 14:07

O.K. after looking back in my browser history I discovered where I saw the Culebra to Vieques lancha schedule:

http://ww.isla-vieques.com/puerto-rico/ferryschedule.html

This does not show up on the ATM site and I think this is the only place I've seen it.
So, Can you catch a ferry from C to V Mon to Fri at 4:00pm? Or is this toally out of date?

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Re: Bound and Determined (for Culebra)
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (173.243.87.---)
Date:   02-09-14 14:37

my apologies. that was outdated info - it is corrected now

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael

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Re: Bound and Determined (for Culebra)
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: RobH (---.lightspeed.tulsok.sbcglobal.net)
Date:   02-19-14 19:58

Is it true that both bio-bays in Culebra and Fajardo have gone dark as of today?

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Re: Bound and Determined (for Culebra)
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (208.30.105.---)
Date:   02-21-14 08:19

There has been a lot in the news (Radio Vieques) about the biobay in Vieques 'going dark'. The moon has been very bright lately, so it is hard to determine the luminesence where we are anchored. It was 'good' a couple of weeks ago. Can't speak about Vieques.

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael

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Re: Bound and Determined (for Culebra)
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: RobH (---.lightspeed.tulsok.sbcglobal.net)
Date:   02-21-14 12:00

Thanks Michael, my error. I did mean Vieques and Fajardo.
There will be a new moon while I am there, so I guess I'll find out!

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Re: Bound and Determined (for Culebra)
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Michael (208.30.102.---)
Date:   02-22-14 06:20

http://www.isla-vieques.com/moon-calendar.php

Enjoy Culebra!

Michael

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