DH & I are going in about two weeks for a 5-day trip. We were also looking for a quick trip, nice weather, and a not-too-lengthy nonstop flight from a convenient airport. We like walking around & exploring urban areas on vacation, vs. spending all of our time on the beach, so we focused on the san juan area. In old san juan, el convento gets really good reviews, and was recommended by an attorney I met at a conference who lives in puerto rico; unfortunately el convento was sold out for part of our stay. So instead, we're staying at la concha, in the condado area just outside san juan (we also considered marriott stellaris but la concha had larger rooms). A few friends have gone to PR in the last few years, and loved it. They chose the resort approach, instead of staying close to or in san juan, maybe b/c they have kids or it may just be their preference. One family chose El Conquistador, raved about it, and went back the following year. Another family chose the Wyndham Rio Mar, in the same area as El Conquistador (near el yunque) but less expensive. I've noticed that there's less information about PR than other destinations, and wondered if travel agents might downplay the destination. But from what I've read, and my friends' reviews, I think that it will be fun. I did a short weekend trip to PR about 16 years ago while in law school, but I don't remember anything from that trip other than that the hotel was nice (ritz carlton) but not in convenient walking distance to most places, and that I enjoyed a day trip to el yunque.

https://sites.google.com/view/thegardensofease2/home We are into disaster relief farming

I was able to brighten your picture in a photo editor and see the striping; nothing ruled out a honeybee. You have an interesting speculation about the bees and earthquakes, but the only thing commonly posted on the Internet is ant's reactions to quakes, but I would guess ants would react to any ground movements. After reading the article you linked to above, it would seem the bees are having a reaction to hive damage and bee tenders disrupted feedings. Volcanoes would likely have a similar effect. Individual bees would then scout around for a better location.

Maria Elena, long time no see as they say....I popped onto another group on here to ask a question and decided to drop by onto Adeniums to see if anyone from the ‘good old days‘ were still here. Im so very sorry to read your news, I know exactly what you’re going through 😔, sending you a big virtual hug from the U.K. 🤗😘 Your beautiful mum will now live on in your very own Adenium! How lovely they both look. I remember the tales you told of your mum as you cared for her, the singing and the plants she loved to look after in the garden. Take care, Gill xx