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Puerto Rico TravelCast
Hosted by Wiliam Humphery · EN
We podcast from the Rainforest Inn, nestled in the El Yunque rainforest of Puerto Rico. We travel the island on new adventures so you can learn about all there is to do, such as hiking, bicycling, sailing and kayaking in Puerto Rico. We review cool places to stay and eat and new attractions in Puerto Rico.
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Chapter 4 - Revelation at Tikal
Mar 1800:10:36Tap to summarizeCutty and Paula climb higher into the Pasadena foothills to the Temple of the Rising Moon's shabby bungalow where Floey once painted, meditated, and immersed herself in her work. Inside the linseed‑stained room they find a vandalized trunk, a mirror haunted by half‑erased Zen graffiti written in soap, and one last sketch of feathered ancient astronauts and falling suns. As they drag Floey's heavy trunk back to Rocinante, Cutty realizes someone else has already been rifling through his family's secrets, but still hopes that whatever Floey left in that box may be a map to where she's gone next.
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Chapter 3 - Revelation at Tikal
Mar 1100:16:06Tap to summarizeCutty pushes Rocinante up into the scrubby mountains above Pasadena, following a hand‑painted sign toward the Temple of the Rising Moon and the sister who vanished into its orbit. What he finds is a crumbling "spiritual community" with a prophet who talks like a brochure, a classic woody wagon half‑packed for escape, and a law‑school dropout named Paula who is closer to mutiny than enlightenment. A simple argument over a pink slip spirals into a raid on the commune's money man, a showdown with Ayer's hired muscle, and Cutty's first real glimpse of how dangerous this brotherhood is willing to be to keep its flock.
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Chapter 2 - Revelation at Tikal
Mar 700:19:55Tap to summarizeCutty goes back to Pasadena, to the battered camper van Rocinante and the buried bomb shelter where his old crew still jams, hoping someone can tell him why Floey vanished from her own gallery opening. Instead he finds stasis: a house frozen in old habits, friends half‑converted to cabbage‑juice enlightenment, and a dangerous new rumor that pulls Floey even farther out of reach. This chapter peels back the history between Cutty, his sister, and the men who orbit her, setting the stage for the long chase south. Next Wednesday at 5 a.m. Eastern, Chapter 3 of Revelation at Tikal drops on the feed, as Cutty's search for Floey pulls him deeper into the Temple of the Rising Moon cult looking for old secrets and finding new threats.
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Chapter 1 - Revelation at Tikal
Mar 400:15:09Tap to summarizeCutty Braughn flies into Los Angeles expecting a reunion with his big sister at the opening of her first real gallery show. Instead, he finds a room full of wealthy strangers drinking free wine and staring at a small painting that announces Floey's death. The dates on the painted tombstone say she died two weeks ago—but no one can tell him where she is, or whether the "death" is a stunt, a hoax, or a warning. As the gallery owner quietly cashes in on the mystery, Cutty realizes this night will knock his life off its tracks and send him chasing his sister through communes, jungles, and old ghosts. This episode begins the quest that will carry him all the way to Tikal and beyond.
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24. Pimentón, a unique and hidden pizzeria
Nov 17, 202100:18:25Tap to summarizeIn between the San Juan airport and the Rainforest Inn in Rio Grande, there's a Shell gas station that is home to one of Puerto Rico's best-kept secrets. The Pimentón pizzeria inside the gas station, and its accompanying coffee shop Cafe La Estación provide locals and tourists with the best pizza, coffee, wine and more. Listen for an interview and tour with owner Daniel Rivera. This episode was produced by Sonia A. Rao.
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23. An interview with Omar Torres, founder of Gustos Coffee Co.
Nov 1, 202100:25:33Tap to summarizeBill goes to San Juan to interview Omar Torres, the founder of Gustos Coffee Company. The company provides Puerto Rican-grown coffee at shops across the island. We also talk with Laura Colon, a key account executive for Gustos. Listen for a tour of Gustos' shop and factory in Mario Julia Industrial Park, where Omar also shows us their barista training classroom. Gustos Coffee Co. gives back to Puerto Rico by training baristas and supporting local farms. And for pictures, don't forget to visit our blog at https://www.rainforestinn.com/myblog. This episode was produced by Sonia A. Rao.
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22. Filtrado, a specialty coffee shop in Old San Juan
Oct 15, 202100:11:47Tap to summarizeBill goes up to Old San Juan to interview Enoc Rivera, the owner of Filtrado, a specialty coffee shop. This is the first part of a series on local coffee growers, shops and producers from Puerto Rico TravelCast. To view photos and learn more about Filtrado, visit our blog page at https://www.rainforestinn.com/myblog. This episode was produced by Sonia A. Rao.
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21. March of the People on Old San Juan - the Aftermath Puerto Rico Tourism
Jul 27, 201900:11:47Tap to summarizeRenée and I leave the Rainforest Inn, our El Yunque retreat, and drive into Old San Juan to interview Eddie and Tisha at Casa Sol bed and breakfast. Casa Sol is a member of our Puerto Rico Bed and Breakfasts Association and he brings intimate knowledge of Puerto Rican politics to the table. He is especially knowledgable about Old San Juan. We discuss the resignation of Ricardo Rosselló and the expected orderly succession of the government. We discuss the impact on tourism and what's been happening with local businesses in Old San Juan. Up in the rainforest Renée and I have seen no changes from the remarkably non-violent and orderly March on the capital.
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20. Interview With the Mayor of Rio Grande About Christmas Gifts
Dec 13, 201700:10:15Tap to summarizeThe Rainforest Inn has a gofundme page created by Michelle Roover (one of our former guests) The link to it is here: gofundme link. This podcast is an interview with the mayor of Rio Grande and the police chief. We talk about the accomplishments that the mayor has made since hurricane Maria helping people and improving the infrastructure. We also discuss our plans to give the presents to the children of Rio Grande and we thank the many people who have helped. Our goal is to help make a Christmas / Three Kings for the children of Rio Grande.
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19. The New Farmer's Market in Luquillo
Oct 1, 201600:24:58Tap to summarizeLuquillo Farmer's Market http://www.luquillofarmersmarket.org http://www.lavenderinnovations.com flash only website but they have a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Lavender-Innovations-172056617928/ Farm tour available Monday through Friday in Cayey from 7:30 to 3:30. (787) 466-5877 Marisa the bee lady http://apiariosdeborinquen.com/historiaenglish.html and the Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/apiarios.deborinquen Farm in Luquillo "Bee Love" Maribel of Messy Kitchen Goodies https://www.facebook.com/MessyKitchenGoodies/
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