This was our neighborhood dog in Rincon. We nicknamed him Pants because he looks like he’s wearing black pants.

On our last full day in Puerto Rico, we spent the morning swimming and walking down the beach . Then we drove south to the town of Paraguera, where we rented a motorboat and toured the mangroves in the bay. The mangroves are trees and shrubs that grow in salty tropical waters. Bunched together, they have the appearance of small tree-covered islands, with visible roots. As Captain Matthew navigated our boat around the bay, we also saw some seagulls searching for fish. That night, after it was dark, we went on a bioluminescent bay tour. I couldn’t get any pics, but trust me when I say it was by far one of the coolest experiences I’ve ever had. It was a great way to end our vacation.

Matthew perfected his surfside handstand.

We noticed these interesting ducks on our walk down the beach.

Fun with shadows!

Captain Matthew in Paraguera

Mangroves! (and stormy skies)

Seagull on the hunt.