Monthly Archives: April 2013

Acknowledgement

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

Special thanks to two very talented photographers for allowing me to post their fabulous photographs in my blog: Ricardo Jusino and Jerry Valentín.

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Arecibo Observatory – The World Largest Telescope

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

Known as the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence, SETI is the most famous research project at Arecibo Observatory. Continue reading →

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The Train that Never Arrived

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

On November 6, 1944, Puerto Rico celebrated the victory of the Democratic Party on the Election Day. Among the festivities during that festive evening, a show of fireworks took over the clear and radiant sky. During those times, the rail … Continue reading →

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Jacinto’s Well

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

A local farmer who lived in Isabela, a beautiful town on the northwestern coast of the island, was named Jacinto. Every afternoon, right before sunset, Jacinto would take a herd of cows for a beach walk. He tied his favorite … Continue reading →

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Aguadilla

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

This gallery contains 10 photos.

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The Jibarito’s Dream

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

The jibarito has found a haven in the rural towns of Puerto Rico. Because he is an illiterate Boricua, many people label him as someone inferior. However, through joy and wisdom he is able to perceive his life with wonder and magic. Continue reading →

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El Chupacabra (Goat Sucker)

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

Even though these bizarres creatures known as the chupacabra had been seen in other parts of the world, the legend began in Puerto Rico, in 1995. Continue reading →

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