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of the dinoflagellate living in this bay. Puerto Mosquito is also a Caribbean<br />

nursery for many of our ocean’s creatures including, sharks, sea turtles<br />

and migrating birds. It’s important to respect Mother Nature’s natural cycles<br />

while observing her beauty.<br />

Make sure you hire a licensed operator when you book your trip as there<br />

are several illegal operators around the bay. Licensed operators are specially<br />

trained to be more conscientious and concerned about protecting you<br />

and the bay, insuring it’s preservation for our future generations to come.<br />

Licensed operators can give you the best experience for your money as they<br />

are the most informative. Recently, in early November, the <strong>Vieques</strong> Conservation<br />

and Historical Trust in Esperanza held a workshop where <strong>de</strong>tailed<br />

information was given to those concerned about protecting and preserving<br />

our precious natural treasures. Many local citizens, hotel and villa operators,<br />

as well as, licensed and permitted tour operators were in attendance at this<br />

event focusing on preserving and maintaining our islands natural resources.<br />

Help us keep the natural lights shining brightly here on our beautiful enchanted<br />

island, visit bio-bay with respect for how nature displays her beauty<br />

and honor those regulations put into place to ensure her beauty continues<br />

to shine for many generations to come.<br />

Visit Puerto Mosquito by kayak, electric boat or fisherman’s boat, but do<br />

not skip this natural won<strong>de</strong>r. A trip to the bio-bay while in Isla <strong>de</strong> <strong>Vieques</strong> is<br />

the trip of a lifetime. n<br />

These are the only four certified Tour Operators for the <strong>Vieques</strong> Bio-Bay:<br />

Abe’s Snorkeling - 787-741-2134.<br />

Island Adventures - 787-741-0720<br />

Travesias Isleñas Yaureibo –787-447-4104 or 939-630-1267.<br />

<strong>Vieques</strong> Adventure Company - 787-692-9162<br />

migratorias. Es importante respetar los ciclos naturales <strong>de</strong> la Madre Naturaleza,<br />

mientras apreciamos su belleza.<br />

Asegúrese <strong>de</strong> contratar a un operador con licencia cuando reserve su viaje,<br />

ya que hay varios operadores que lo hacen ilegalmente. Los operadores<br />

con licencia están especialmente adiestrados para ser más conscientes y<br />

preocupados acerca <strong>de</strong> protegerlo a usted y a la bahía, asegurando <strong>de</strong> que sea<br />

preservada para futuras generaciones. Los operadores con licencia pue<strong>de</strong>n<br />

ofrecerle la mejor experiencia por su dinero, ya que son los más informativos.<br />

Recientemente, a principios <strong>de</strong> noviembre, el Fi<strong>de</strong>icomiso <strong>de</strong> Conservación e<br />

Historia <strong>de</strong> <strong>Vieques</strong> llevó a cabo un taller don<strong>de</strong> ofrecieron información <strong>de</strong>tallada<br />

a aquellos que se preocupan acerca <strong>de</strong> proteger y preservar nuestros hermosos<br />

tesoros naturales. Muchos ciudadanos locales, operadores <strong>de</strong> villas y hoteles,<br />

así como operadores turísticos con licencia, asistieron a este evento enfocado<br />

en la preservación y mantenimiento <strong>de</strong> los recursos naturales <strong>de</strong> la isla.<br />

Ayú<strong>de</strong>nos a mantener las luces naturales brillando en nuestra isla <strong>de</strong>l<br />

encanto, visite la bahía bioluminiscente con respeto por cómo la naturaleza<br />

muestra su belleza y cumpla con las regulaciones existentes para asegurar que<br />

su belleza continúe brillando para futuras generaciones.<br />

Visite a Puerto Mosquito en kayak, bote eléctrico o <strong>de</strong> pescador, pero no se<br />

pierda esta maravilla natural. Un viaje a la bahía bioluminiscente en la Isla <strong>de</strong><br />

<strong>Vieques</strong> es el viaje <strong>de</strong> su vida. n<br />

Los únicos cuatro operadores turísticos certificados para visitar la Bahía<br />

Bioluminiscente <strong>de</strong> <strong>Vieques</strong> son:<br />

Abe’s Snorkeling - 787-741-2134.<br />

Island Adventures - 787-741-0720<br />

Travesias Isleñas Yaureibo –787-447-4104 or 939-630-1267.<br />

<strong>Vieques</strong> Adventure Company - 787-692-9162<br />

<strong>de</strong>ciembre vieques events<br />

VIEQUES – MI GRAN AMOR / <strong>Vieques</strong>, My Great Love<br />

Cristina Corrada Emmanuel<br />

Recientemente, visité a Puerto Rico<br />

(hacían casi seis meses <strong>de</strong>s<strong>de</strong> mi última<br />

visita) y no podía esperar a regresar a mi<br />

hogar, <strong>Vieques</strong>.<br />

La ansiedad <strong>de</strong> regresar se apo<strong>de</strong>ró <strong>de</strong><br />

mí, no porque <strong>Vieques</strong> tenga las playas<br />

más hermosas (lo cual es obvio), sino<br />

que el estar aquí me ayuda a respirar<br />

PAZ, solo PAZ.<br />

Amo a <strong>Vieques</strong> y celebro sus virtu<strong>de</strong>s,<br />

las mismas que encontré en noviembre<br />

<strong>de</strong>l 1999. El 1999 estuvo lleno <strong>de</strong> lucha,<br />

paciencia, y <strong>de</strong> tratar <strong>de</strong> sanar las heridas <strong>de</strong> mucho dolor<br />

y tragedia. Siempre estaré agra<strong>de</strong>cida a <strong>Vieques</strong> por<br />

MUCHAS cosas. <strong>Vieques</strong> me salvó, salvó mi alma y sanó<br />

las heridas <strong>de</strong> mi familia. Es por ésto que moriré con una<br />

sonrisa en este pedazo <strong>de</strong> terruño.<br />

Los viequenses me aceptaron, una mujer griega/puertorriqueña<br />

<strong>de</strong> San Juan; sus sonrisas y amor incondicional<br />

hicieron que inmediatamente me enamorara <strong>de</strong> este lugar.<br />

Con todo mi corazón, estoy agra<strong>de</strong>cida y vamos a<br />

continuar celebrando a <strong>Vieques</strong> por siempre.<br />

Celebramos la unidad <strong>de</strong> una comunidad cuando<br />

damos un paseo por el pueblo. Saludamos al Administrador <strong>de</strong>l Correo,<br />

al cajero <strong>de</strong>l Banco, al pescador, los personajes en la esquina <strong>de</strong> Alicia, los<br />

problemáticos, los lí<strong>de</strong>res políticos, etc.<br />

Los rayos <strong>de</strong> la salida <strong>de</strong>l sol entran a través <strong>de</strong> mi balcón y me siento<br />

feliz en mi isla adoptiva. Una vez se pone el sol, yo sólo celebro que llevo<br />

una vida tranquila en este pedazo <strong>de</strong> tierra, a pesar <strong>de</strong> que es <strong>de</strong>scuidada<br />

por el Gobierno <strong>de</strong> Fortuño y <strong>de</strong> que nuestro sistema <strong>de</strong> transportación<br />

marítima es un caos.<br />

Quiero finalizar diciendo: LARGA VIDA A VIEQUES, a los viequenses<br />

y a su <strong>de</strong>seo <strong>de</strong> sonreír a pesar <strong>de</strong>...<br />

Recently, I visited Puerto Rico (it was almost six months<br />

since my last visit) and I couldn’t wait to return to my<br />

home, <strong>Vieques</strong>.<br />

The anxiety to return overtook me, not because <strong>Vieques</strong><br />

has the most beautiful beaches (which is obvious), but being<br />

here helps me to breath PEACE, only PEACE.<br />

I would love <strong>Vieques</strong> to celebrate its virtues, the same<br />

ones I encountered in November of 1999. The 1999 full of<br />

struggle, patience and trying to heal the wounds of much<br />

pain and tragedy. I will always be grateful to <strong>Vieques</strong> for so<br />

MANY things. <strong>Vieques</strong> saved me, saved<br />

my soul and healed my own family’s<br />

wounds. That is why I will die here in<br />

this piece of land with a smile.<br />

Viequenses accepted me, a Greek/Puerto<br />

Rican woman from San Juan, and their<br />

smiles and unconditional love ma<strong>de</strong> me<br />

fall in love with this place immediately.<br />

With all my heart, I am grateful and let<br />

us continue to celebrate <strong>Vieques</strong> forever.<br />

Let’s celebrate that we do not have traffic<br />

jams or traffic lights, only stop signs.<br />

Celebrate the unity of a community when we take a walk through<br />

town. We say hello to the postmaster, the teller at the Bank, the fishermen,<br />

the personalities in the corner of Alicia’s, the troublemakers, the<br />

political lea<strong>de</strong>rs, etc.<br />

The sunrise peaks thru my balcony and I feel happy in my adopted<br />

island. Once the sun is up, I only celebrate that I lead a tranquil life<br />

in this piece of land even though it is neglected by the Government of<br />

Fortuño and our maritime transportation system is dire.<br />

I only want to finish stating that: LONG LIVE VIEQUES, the<br />

Viequenses and their <strong>de</strong>sire to smile even though...<br />

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