Random Thoughts 3 - Raul Colon - photographer, digital marketer & writer living on the beach in Puerto Rico.

Courtyard Marriott Employee Running Over People

As stated in our previous blog posts of the violence being condoned and nurtured by the Courtyard Marriott of Isla Verde, Courtyard Marriott Employee Hurting Locals Here we share a video from Carlos Perez, a veteran journalist, just moments before the employee cuts off another car and runs over the activists. There is more to…

A Courtyard Hotel Attacking Mother Nature’s Guardians

It has been over 3 years of hearing the waves at night since making the choice to live near the beach. I’ve been seeing beautiful sunsets and sunrises over the water just a few steps from what I call home. I have seen wildlife up close from sea turtle babies making it to sea, to dolphins…

A Sea Turtle Nest At Risk in Isla Verde #Tinglar

Edwin and Annette setting up a Fence to Protect a Sea Turtle Nest.

Living on the Beach is a privilege I enjoy on days like today. I get to chat with great people. I also get to create some awareness on some issues that impact tourists and residents alike. I woke up and started walking my dog. I had a chat with my friend Juan Luis who is…

Great Vegan Food & Venue at Kona Grill San Juan

One of the many things I hear when I leave the Island is how challenging it can be to find Vegan food in Puerto Rico. Over the years I have found my way around some unique places. Most of them are usually not close to where I live and there aren’t many. New Place Managed…

Which Puerto Rico bank wants my business?

I usually remind people that I have worked for and in the Banking Industry for the past 10 years on an off. The only bank I was officially a full time employee of was Doral Bank. I have seen how the bank I so proudly worked for as an employee and consultant had deteriorated in…