We woke up excited and ready to get going on our journey, but needed to figure out how to get everything packed in our panniers so we can retrieve it when needed. We’re guessing we’re each carrying between 20 and 25 pounds. We loved Viejo San Juan and are now ready to check out more of the island.
First stop…. Coffee and a bite. This place, like many others grow their own coffee beans! What special about these beans is the way they roasted them - we both chose the whiskey roasted bean! 
The ride out of town was mostly bike paths, but we did need to navigate the busy morning traffic at times. Seeing the ocean and ocean front parks helped us get in island time.
We just never know what we’re gonna see when we’re touring. This chocolate shop, off the beaten path, popped up and essentially called us in. The chocolate was pricey, but we couldn’t resist.
We arrived in Luquillo shortly after 1:00. 36 miles and now we have time to explore this popular coastal town famous for its golden sand beaches and being a popular nesting ground for the leatherback turtle - the largest of the turtle species weighing up to a ton! We didn’t see any,, probably because they usually come to lay closer to March.
A lunch stop with a beach view, pina coladas and fish tacos …. Island time and worth the wait.
We shared the octopus salad with fries and grilled chicken with Puerto Rican rice and beans.
We were stuffed silly!
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