Panorama -- At Peak II of Palomino Island

Sorry for the behind-schedule update, I was busy at all times, and when I wasn't, I was tired. But I'll still write some lines here.

On Friday most talks were not on my list, so I went to Palomino Island -- a small remote island about 15 minutes ferry time from El Conquistador. It's my fault for not bringing a swimsuit to here, the sea is remarkably clear and I can see many things in the water, it must be the best beach site I have ever been. I did a roundabout over the island and then walking in the sea when it's pretty shallow to walk without a swimsuit.

Panorama -- Palomino Island at the beach

Panorama -- Port El Conquistador

On Saturday, here comes the most excited tour -- the Arecibo Observatory. Big thanks to LOC Michael Nolan's arrangement, all the visitors were able to visit the platform -- which is only available to VIP visitors. The platform tour seems to be somewhat dangrous -- we have to walk for over 300 meters for a catwalk that is about 200 meters above ground, and the 900-ton platform is support by several guys and is also in the air. But surely it's among the most exciting things I have ever done!

Panorama -- under the big disk

Under the big disk

Arecibo catwalk -- in the air

Arecibo Observatory -- at the top

Here ends my days in Puerto Rico -- it can't be better. I flew to New York in the morning of Oct. 11 and here began the trip in the east coast. I took a large number of photos at Palomino Island and Arecibo Observatory, please be patient -- I'll see if I can process them during the 16-hour flight from Newark to Hong Kong, here I just give you a "taste". I'll complete my visit at New York on Oct. 14 and will take a Greyhound bus to Boston.

Left to right: Petr Pravec, Robert Stephens, Brian Warner, me

Take off at San Juan