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Mosquito Pier- Vieques, Puerto Rico
The last day on our summer 2018 trip to Vieques. We went to Mosquito Pier. Great snorkeling- would probably be great diving too. Saw cuddlefish, turtle, starfish, etc. There were some baitfish out further that were attracting birds and probably predatory fish as well, but we didn't see them under the water. There are no bathrooms and it's about a mile out on the pier, so plan accordingly.
This was the clearest water we found on our trip to Vieques, but at other times of the year other places may clear up.
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Cueva Del Viento/ Wind Cave
มุมมอง 1355 ปีที่แล้ว
We have gone to the Cueva del Viento twice in the last few weeks. The first time we took all the kids. Most recently we took our littlest (Vivian- age 4) and her grandparents. It's a 1.35 mile hike each way- so 2.7 miles round trip. The visitor's center has maps, but there are also signs along the way. The sounds and smells along the path are wonderful. The roads getting there are very narrow (...
Peña Blanca w/ the Whole Family (18 FEB 19)
มุมมอง 855 ปีที่แล้ว
Emily and I got all the kids to join us at Peña Blanca. The kids don't always want to all go at once. It was a bit crowded on the beach as it was a Monday holiday, so kids were off school and it was a very nice day. But plenty of room in the water. Peña Blanca means White Cliff- it has a wonderful view and overlook of the ocean. There are stairs going down both sides of the cliff. We are on the...
Shacks Beach Snorkeling- Blue Holes (16 FEB 19)
มุมมอง 1.1K5 ปีที่แล้ว
Found a rare (for this time of year) day that wasn't too wavy at Shacks beach in NorthWest Puerto Rico. It's near Isabela and Aguadilla. Jobos beach is a surfer's beach near the area- this is much better for diving and snorkeling than Jobos. I have other videos on how to get here, look for them if you want to know. Water was quite clear, though out in the blue holes (close to the breakers) it w...
Groberg visit FEB 2019
มุมมอง 705 ปีที่แล้ว
We had some visitors! Emily's cousins and Uncles came to visit. It was great to see them all and show them around. Emily took them ot the rainforest, then down to Cabo Rojo. This video is of Crashboat beach- we went and saw the shipwreck. It's always great to see friends and family down here.
Pena Blanca Turtle and Rays- 19 JAN 19
มุมมอง 875 ปีที่แล้ว
Me, Emily and Daisy went snorkeling at Pena Blanca a few days after I went before and saw 7 turtles. This time we saw 1 turtle and 2 rays. The current was rather strong- luckily it was parralel to the shore. We had to swim hard to get back to our launch point. Overall it was a fun day. We even saw some whales from shore. They were spouting, jumping and lifting their flippers. The GoPro-style ca...
Steps Beach (Rincón) with Friends DEC 2018
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We went to Steps beach with some new friends- Bryan, Holly, Sydney and Ethan. They have an Air B&B very near Steps Beach and come visit the area when they can. Check out their place here: www.airbnb.com/rooms/16916419?s=51(2/2) Book a few nights and come explore the area yourself! This area had tons of staghorn coral and some neat sponge pots. Visibility was great and the waves were not bad. Em...
Buye with Brandon
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Emily took her nephew snorkeling south of Buye Beach in Cabo Rojo. The rest stayed on the beach this time.
Jay and family @ Cabo Rojo
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Emily's brother, Jay, and his family came to visit us over Thanksgiving. We had a great time with them. We stayed down in Cabo Rojo a few nights. We used to live there, and so knew about the condos. We booked through Vacation Rental By Owner or some such website (Emily booked). It was great to be able to show family some of the fun things we've discovered here. The next video will be Emily snor...
Splinting a broken toe with FiberFix
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95% sure I broke my toe. I made a splint out of FiberFix. So far it's working great. Will get an x-ray next week when the clinic opens. Edit: Yep- it was broken. Mostly better now, though some movements still hurt. Only needed the splint for a week or so, and then only when not wearing stiff enough shoes (we go barefoot a lot here). I could still snorkel since my fin boots are stiff enough to n...
Playa India (wishing well) 27 OCT 18
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First time at Playa India- definitely won't be the last! Situated just north of Crashboat beach, it has easy access and an actual place to park. Lots of scuba divers here- we'll explore more and hopefully have more videos. We saw a lot of fish and some new kinds too. We love snorkeling because there is always something new to see, and we are learning a lot of the names of fish (great set up for...
Shacks Beach on currenty day 08 OCT 18
มุมมอง 315 ปีที่แล้ว
Filmed back in OCT Went to shacks beach (see a prior video for location- map- info). Currents were strong, but parallel to shore so didn't have rip-current fears. We decided to get in the water anyway- going through withdrawals ;) Didn't stay too long, but got to swim around. Even the fish seemed to not be active with the currents. Better luck next time.
Cousins in Cabo Rojo ( 20 OCT 18)
มุมมอง 835 ปีที่แล้ว
We had some visitors! Alice and Katelyn (the kids' cousins) came to visit. We've taken them around to some fun beaches. This is our trip snorkeling in Cabo Rojo- we parked at the Belvedere Marina.
Kayaking Vieques Bio Bay and other adventures
มุมมอง 1245 ปีที่แล้ว
Another video from our summer trip to Vieques. Playa Caracas was nice, but the area we went to wasn't the best for snorkeling. We didn't explore all the areas there though. Kayaking in the bio-bay was great. You can't see the glow with the cameras we are using, but you can with your eyes while doing it. Fun Brothers gave us a discount as there are 8 in the family- that was nice of them. They we...
UPR M CWST 2019
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UPR M CWST 2019
Ferry from Fajardo (Puerto Rico) to Vieques (Vieques video #1)
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Ferry from Fajardo (Puerto Rico) to Vieques (Vieques video #1)
Snorkeling Vieques- 31 JUL 2018 (Vieques video #2)
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Snorkeling Vieques- 31 JUL 2018 (Vieques video #2)
Snorkeling Shacks Beach, Isabela, Puerto Rico 22 SEP 18
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Snorkeling Shacks Beach, Isabela, Puerto Rico 22 SEP 18
Sea Star, Grass Squid, Honeycomb Cowfish and French Angelfish in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
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Sea Star, Grass Squid, Honeycomb Cowfish and French Angelfish in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
Snorkeling with Friends in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
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Snorkeling with Friends in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
Snorkeling with the boys- 23 APR 18
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Snorkeling with the boys- 23 APR 18
Visitors on Cinco de Mayo
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Visitors on Cinco de Mayo
Snorkeling from two Canoes; home made platform- 14 APR 2018
มุมมอง 7K6 ปีที่แล้ว
Snorkeling from two Canoes; home made platform- 14 APR 2018
Canoe Project snorkeling platform/ Cinderella plywood canoe
มุมมอง 1.2K6 ปีที่แล้ว
Canoe Project snorkeling platform/ Cinderella plywood canoe
Birthday Celebrations; 06APR18 snorkeling(V2)
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Birthday Celebrations; 06APR18 snorkeling(V2)
New Critters @ Buye Beach (Snorkeling); Spotted Drum, Puerto Rican Tody and Stoplight Parrotfish
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New Critters @ Buye Beach (Snorkeling); Spotted Drum, Puerto Rican Tody and Stoplight Parrotfish
What do you do when the power goes out in Puerto Rico?
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What do you do when the power goes out in Puerto Rico?
Planning a Trip to Puerto Rico
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Planning a Trip to Puerto Rico
March House-hunting Trip to Aguadilla- turned into scenic trip
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March House-hunting Trip to Aguadilla- turned into scenic trip
Another low-tide night
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Another low-tide night

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  • @sdflores7572
    @sdflores7572 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sad, dead coral reef. Still beautiful for a swim but I think pollution has just damaged the reefs.

  • @fishmut
    @fishmut ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the canoe platform , it worked very nicely and a bunch of you could enjoy the day out together , how awesome is that , lovely spot with some reef and lobsters and fish in the mix , great stuff , spear fishing as well and great weather , fantastic. 👍

  • @karijones5547
    @karijones5547 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reef squid not cuttlefish

  • @CarolinaGuy
    @CarolinaGuy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One thing I noticed as I knew almost every inch of the reef is that it doesn't have the vibrance as it once had in the 70's. I didn't see any sea urchin on the reef which honestly is a bit distressing. Still beautiful but sad to see how much it's changed.

  • @CarolinaGuy
    @CarolinaGuy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. We had an original shack there from 76-81 and they really were shacks! Some of the best years of my life were spent snorkeling,diving,sailing,boogie boarding,exploring and relaxing.

    • @juanalban6485
      @juanalban6485 ปีที่แล้ว

      Since you spent so much time there, is it a spot that's good for kids to snorkel at?

  • @lauradenis3383
    @lauradenis3383 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sad to see that most of the corals on this reef are dead

    • @CarolinaGuy
      @CarolinaGuy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Truth. In the late 70's and early 80's it was an explosion of color and life. Aside from dead coral I also noticed that there were no urchin. It used to be teaming with them,short and long spined.

  • @kimhkmin
    @kimhkmin 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Hess. It's Jim. Your videos are informative and awesome. I am really enjoying this video also. I should visit there after covid-19. Keep in touch, and make some hanging out together as getting better this situation. Even though today was our last official meeting, my next office will be closer to your building. Have a great thanks giving. PS. I think most your recordings are about ocean activity in Puerto Rico. I am making my videos for my wife almost 10 years, so there were various kinds of things, which means it could be hard to find interesting ones. If you are interested in ocean sports and if you want spend some spare time, I think this playlist would be good for you. th-cam.com/play/PLtjA4156ch_NxxnV-xU-M650H4lqcWlSz.html

  • @emilioidk2055
    @emilioidk2055 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    how good did it work?

  • @dddeathmannnn
    @dddeathmannnn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome idea MacGyver! I’m gonna do the same, thanks!😊🙏

  • @07bently
    @07bently 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope all's well, you should continue the channel.

    • @hessfamilyadventures1792
      @hessfamilyadventures1792 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I have a few more to edit and post, bit we moved to South Korea now, so will make more of the area here and hopefully travel to some tropical Asian places to snorkel. I got some new camera gear too, so hope to make more soon.

  • @jennifertiller5950
    @jennifertiller5950 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are swimming directly in front of the Villa Tropical Hotel and Oceanfront Apartment Rentals. Established in 1990, 30 units of various size, age and luxury. Check them out @shacksbeachpr on facebook or website Villa Tropical.com. Next time stay oceanfront at Villa Tropical and shore dive and snorkel all day long. Nice video. BTW - always walk east and access the blue hole that way as the current naturally pulls westerly. Stay home and be safe but join us as soon as you can. Cheers, JT.

    • @hessfamilyadventures1792
      @hessfamilyadventures1792 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I recommend that area to anyone going! Tight roads, but we'll worth it.

  • @elijahvanderlinden1084
    @elijahvanderlinden1084 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What beach was this at?

  • @kristophersteege-reimann8777
    @kristophersteege-reimann8777 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! (And just did Mosquito pier yesterday in Vieques with scuba!) Was trying to find out where this dive is. Is it at the end of the Hacienda Belvedere road? Staying just south of there and trying to find a good snorkeling spot near Cabo Rojo and can’t find good info. Thanks and look forward to your next videos!

  • @LevyCarneiro
    @LevyCarneiro 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genius idea.

  • @neerajchouksey3761
    @neerajchouksey3761 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I m travelling to island .Just want to check whether island has mosquito issues

  • @mheermance
    @mheermance 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice looking canoe. It has two seats, but doesn't look that long. How much load can it handle?

  • @FranciscoGonzalez-nd4iq
    @FranciscoGonzalez-nd4iq 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!!!! So beautiful 😍

  • @FranciscoGonzalez-nd4iq
    @FranciscoGonzalez-nd4iq 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!!!! So beautiful 😍

  • @PudPop1980
    @PudPop1980 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    HI! We are moving to the Aguadilla/Rincon/Isabella area in October, could you please tell me the names of the realtors you used?

  • @flojong8635
    @flojong8635 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job 👍

  • @panaybacalaoify
    @panaybacalaoify 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite beach!

  • @torresfishingFL
    @torresfishingFL 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You just earned a new subscriber!

  • @torresfishingFL
    @torresfishingFL 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I cant wait to go over there! I. Might go snorkeling if i can

  • @c4snipar
    @c4snipar 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very fun and interesting! I wish I can do that it feels like a kid again!

  • @JunnyBraya
    @JunnyBraya 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bonita Playa para snorkiar hay que visitarla

  • @noracarvalho8323
    @noracarvalho8323 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you find a house you like in Aguadilla?..Aguadilla is nice..I can’t wait to come back to the MorherLand..Isla del Encanto..mi corazon!

  • @franciscafana2701
    @franciscafana2701 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Donde está playa?

    • @hessfamilyadventures1792
      @hessfamilyadventures1792 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya vi este mensaje- esta en el area de Belvedere, al sur del club deportivo en Cabo Rojo. Viviamos en el club deportivo, pero ahora vivimos en Aguadilla.

  • @juanacubana1262
    @juanacubana1262 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:10 Uvas playeras. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coccoloba_uvifera

  • @lynettekartchner2652
    @lynettekartchner2652 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like you had fun!

    • @hessfamilyadventures1792
      @hessfamilyadventures1792 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes- it was great to have visitors with whom to share our enthusiasm.

  • @josearrieta4522
    @josearrieta4522 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watch out for the moray eel! Nice video

    • @hessfamilyadventures1792
      @hessfamilyadventures1792 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes- I'm pretty sure that's what we saw. I wish the camera had been on. Well, that gives us more reason to go out filming again- to look for another.

    • @josearrieta4522
      @josearrieta4522 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hess Family Adventures just be careful.

  • @josearrieta4522
    @josearrieta4522 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool! Nice videos. Have you ran into any barracudas yet? Where do you go snorkeling?

    • @hessfamilyadventures1792
      @hessfamilyadventures1792 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes- we see smaller (2 feet or less) barracudas all the time. Went out today and saw several. We snorkel on the west side of Puerto Rico, just south of La Joyuda (which is south of Mayaguez), and also at Buye Beach (south of the main beach). We live very near the beach, so often stick close to home since it is so easy to go there. We are moving to Aguadilla this summer, so will have to explore up there too!

  • @josearrieta4522
    @josearrieta4522 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you been to Culebra yet? Flamenco Beach is beautiful. Great Snorkeling

  • @josearrieta4522
    @josearrieta4522 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice!

  • @lyndabrowning7516
    @lyndabrowning7516 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this great footage. I stayed in this exact spot two years in a row but was never out snorkelling. Now I know what I missed. Have you ever snorkelled in the South Pacific? It is fantastic! So colourful and so many, many fish. I am impressed with this water considering the recent hurricane. By the way, I recognized my friends in the group of locals you encountered. One of them sent me this video. Great film coverage.

    • @hessfamilyadventures1792
      @hessfamilyadventures1792 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Never been in the south pacific (yet). First time we've really been near the ocean for more than a quick vacation. Taking advantage and loving snorkeling. We live very near this beach, so easy to run out when we have a few minutes. We can't wait to explore more locations for snorkeling. The ladies we met on the beach helped us find the good spots outside the shallows- we were kind of chicken before that, but glad we went exploring!

    • @maximotejada3136
      @maximotejada3136 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hessfamilyadventures1792 amazing video can I know wich beach is Im going to cabo rojo