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The Island Life
Details of travels to Puerto Rico and Bahamas
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![Sailing, Sailing Home - 05.26.23 - 05.28.23](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3bc86_a96ae04ecb094bacbc5a1cbaeb72ad5f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d3bc86_a96ae04ecb094bacbc5a1cbaeb72ad5f~mv2.webp)
Sarah Rodriguez
Sailing, Sailing Home - 05.26.23 - 05.28.23
Today was our last full day sailing, I started my day off by running a mile around the outdoor track. We then ate breakfast where I had...
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![To Hell and Back - 05.25.23](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3bc86_2217c454fd5e43f4b8d9c5864033bbd9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d3bc86_2217c454fd5e43f4b8d9c5864033bbd9~mv2.webp)
Sarah Rodriguez
To Hell and Back - 05.25.23
Today was our third and final port, George Town, Grand Cayman. I had my usual breakfast of cantaloupe, grapefruit, watermelon, hard...
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![Peace be the Journey - 05.24.23](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3bc86_dfd0df27df484596acc5aec23f2e70eb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d3bc86_dfd0df27df484596acc5aec23f2e70eb~mv2.webp)
Sarah Rodriguez
Peace be the Journey - 05.24.23
Ya Mon, we made it to Ocho Rios, Jamaica! On this morning, we woke up early, walked a couple of laps around the outdoor track, and went...
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![Live, Laugh, Labadee - 05.23.23](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3bc86_5a4be90b5a7e436eb60a4848c2ecfb6d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d3bc86_5a4be90b5a7e436eb60a4848c2ecfb6d~mv2.webp)
Sarah Rodriguez
Live, Laugh, Labadee - 05.23.23
Land ho! We arrived at Labadee, Haiti and I was in awe, surrounded by luscious green mountains and blue glass water. We ate our breakfast...
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![Ready, Set, Sail! - 05.19.23 - 05.22.23](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3bc86_d2ca58faa60340e0bd0c2a6ddbb1d9dc~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d3bc86_d2ca58faa60340e0bd0c2a6ddbb1d9dc~mv2.webp)
Sarah Rodriguez
Ready, Set, Sail! - 05.19.23 - 05.22.23
My mother, sister, and I took a wonderful trip together where we sailed from Tampa, Florida to the countries of Haiti, Jamaica, and The...
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![Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama - 01.31.23 - 02.06.23](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3bc86_5271d518f9cf4fb2b0fdbfa21ac9bb97~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d3bc86_5271d518f9cf4fb2b0fdbfa21ac9bb97~mv2.webp)
Sarah Rodriguez
Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama - 01.31.23 - 02.06.23
My boyfriend, Avery, and I embarked on a multiday journey where we travelled by car, train, and ship all to not reach our planned...
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![Two Bahama Mamas coming in HOT - 11.13.22](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3bc86_bf584d4f648f41ab90f865089464c321~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d3bc86_bf584d4f648f41ab90f865089464c321~mv2.webp)
Sarah Rodriguez
Two Bahama Mamas coming in HOT - 11.13.22
Today we docked in Nassau, Bahamas. Before we left the cruise ship, I had two hard boiled eggs, cantaloupe, grapefruit, and watermelon...
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![I know I’ll be A-O, A-O-CAY - 11.12.22](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3bc86_f60d3cdcd22c4737a91e378007b02ecc~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d3bc86_f60d3cdcd22c4737a91e378007b02ecc~mv2.webp)
Sarah Rodriguez
I know I’ll be A-O, A-O-CAY - 11.12.22
This was an early morning for us since we had priority boarding from the cruise ship to land by tram for our excursion. We had a bumpy...
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![Seize the Day - 11.11.22](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3bc86_c3080f835c7e45fda82646e7a2b6219e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d3bc86_c3080f835c7e45fda82646e7a2b6219e~mv2.webp)
Sarah Rodriguez
Seize the Day - 11.11.22
Jordana and I started our morning off by working out. We ran/walked both on the indoor treadmills and the outside track. In total, we...
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![Adios Miami - 11.10.22](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3bc86_ba5bcbb5110740bcabc0604a43b06763~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d3bc86_ba5bcbb5110740bcabc0604a43b06763~mv2.webp)
Sarah Rodriguez
Adios Miami - 11.10.22
Jordana and I spent our morning wandering around Miami, looking for a good breakfast spot. We went with Joe & the Juice which is a Danish...
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![I'm in Miami - 11.09.22](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3bc86_262b843d9cfe422f8b0a03943b694dd6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d3bc86_262b843d9cfe422f8b0a03943b694dd6~mv2.webp)
Sarah Rodriguez
I'm in Miami - 11.09.22
My friend Jordana and I flew into Miami, Florida the night before we set sail on a cruise to the Bahamas. We stayed at The Catalina Hotel...
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![Last Day, Best Day - 07.30.22](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3bc86_bd35c39c6ae94245b237ab37995391b3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d3bc86_bd35c39c6ae94245b237ab37995391b3~mv2.webp)
Sarah Rodriguez
Last Day, Best Day - 07.30.22
Unfortunately, this was our last day in paradise. This day was filled with stuffing our suitcases with clothes and souvenirs. I do not...
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![Beach Babes by Day and Dancing Queens by Night - 07.29.22](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3bc86_76e47c08191c4060b035053c74c23bd6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d3bc86_76e47c08191c4060b035053c74c23bd6~mv2.webp)
Sarah Rodriguez
Beach Babes by Day and Dancing Queens by Night - 07.29.22
Isabella and I began our day by getting ready to go to the beach. As we were walking to the beach, we began to feel raindrops. We decided...
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![Adventure and Bravery and Challenges! Oh, My! - 07.28.22](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3bc86_5950b5395d08488a8f43b4b0b84304c7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d3bc86_5950b5395d08488a8f43b4b0b84304c7~mv2.webp)
Sarah Rodriguez
Adventure and Bravery and Challenges! Oh, My! - 07.28.22
Isabella and I’s day began by getting breakfast at Waffler Avenue. I ordered the Skinny Morning (egg whites, spinach, Swiss cheese, mayo,...
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![Forts and Fortunes - 07.27.22](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3bc86_db8476d2c94442ce80809ef564e86147~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d3bc86_db8476d2c94442ce80809ef564e86147~mv2.webp)
Sarah Rodriguez
Forts and Fortunes - 07.27.22
Isabella and I started our day off by taking an Uber to Old San Juan to visit Castillo San Felipe del Morro also known as El Morro. This...
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![Sightseeing like a Pirate - 07.26.22](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3bc86_63e286fadd3247899ceeb6862b75c914~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d3bc86_63e286fadd3247899ceeb6862b75c914~mv2.webp)
Sarah Rodriguez
Sightseeing like a Pirate - 07.26.22
Isabella and I were very excited for our early morning excursion at Casa BACARDI. We signed up for the Mixology Class which included a...
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![When in Doubt, Beach it Out - 07.25.22](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3bc86_e965a1feb8d247adab153007ac910999~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d3bc86_e965a1feb8d247adab153007ac910999~mv2.webp)
Sarah Rodriguez
When in Doubt, Beach it Out - 07.25.22
Today was a day where we thought we had it all planned out beautifully. Unfortunately, the universe did not agree. Isabella and I should...
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![A Local Tourist - 07.24.22](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3bc86_a65d8373ce4948b2b1a181d3ecfccfb6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d3bc86_a65d8373ce4948b2b1a181d3ecfccfb6~mv2.webp)
Sarah Rodriguez
A Local Tourist - 07.24.22
Isabella, my cousin, and I started our day off in Condado. We had our first sit down meal at Pannes. We ordered tostones for $5.00 to...
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![Party All Day, Party All Night - 07.22.22 & 07.23.22](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3bc86_89095b6565c54126b409d33c889e2a8a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/d3bc86_89095b6565c54126b409d33c889e2a8a~mv2.webp)
Sarah Rodriguez
Party All Day, Party All Night - 07.22.22 & 07.23.22
My journey began on Friday, July 22, 2022. I went into work for half of the day and then I took the Amtrak train from Pennsylvania to New...
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