Hanging out in Puerto Rico


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
- Left to right: Petr Pravec, Robert Stephens, Brian Warner, me
- Under the big disk
- Panorama — Palomino Island at the beach
- Panorama — Port El Conquistador
- Panorama — At Peak II of Palomino Island
- Take off at San Juan
- Arecibo catwalk — in the air
- Arecibo Observatory — at the top
- Panorama — under the big disk
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约3年前 about 3 years ago
海水无比清澈……
师兄无比喜欢用全景……
约3年前 about 3 years ago
我最近中毒了……
约3年前 about 3 years ago
好想纵身一跃投进那片广阔无边的海域,只可惜我一不会游泳二不是用腮呼吸的三距离太过遥远……所以只能瞻仰一下了:(
约3年前 about 3 years ago
真是過得充實而愉快哦~~~羡慕。。。
约3年前 about 3 years ago
Still more to come!
约3年前 about 3 years ago
阿雷西伯射电望远镜……仿佛是梦……
约3年前 about 3 years ago
你还很喜欢《接触》呀?还有很多照片,等待处理中~