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September 9, 2019 Ken Johnston

To beat the midday heat we are starting off at 6:15 this morning. My backpack is loaded down with water…

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Posted in: Mountains, Puerto Rico

Arecibo Mural Arts

September 8, 2019 Ken Johnston

A collection of wall art encountered around the City of Arecibo.

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Posted in: Art, Murals, Puerto Rico

Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Ken Johnston

Day 2 Following a grueling 25-mile first day walk and long deep sleep, this morning we started our day at…

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Posted in: Art, Murals, Puerto Rico Filed under: Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Ocean side dinner II

September 6, 2019 Ken Johnston

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Posted in: Puerto Rico, Video

Ocean side dinner break

Ken Johnston

On the way to the trail head in Quebradillas, we stopped at a lovely ocean side restaurant in Camuy for…

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Posted in: Photographs, Puerto Rico, Video

Terminal Reflection

September 5, 2019 Ken Johnston

Early morning sunrise over Philadelphia International Airport. As I walked to the gate for my flight this morning a beautiful…

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Posted in: Photographs, Puerto Rico Filed under: Frontier Airlines, Philadelphia skyline, Sunrise

Caminata Across Puerto Rico – List of Cities & Towns

Ken Johnston

After much discussion about the cities and towns in Puerto Rico that we will visit a final route has emerged.…

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Posted in: Uncategorized

What’s On My Back?

September 3, 2019 Ken Johnston

Here’s a look at some of the gear I will be carrying during my Walk Across Puerto Rico. Now that…

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Posted in: Preparation, Puerto Rico Filed under: backpack, backpacking, hiking, water

Puerto Rican People’s Assemblies Shift from Protest to Proposals

August 30, 2019 Ken Johnston

The following article was written by Jacqueline Villarrubia-Mendoza and Roberto Vélez-Vélez for the North America Congress on Latin American (NACLA).…

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Posted in: NACLA, People's Assemblies, Puerto Rico Filed under: Puerto Rican People's Assemblies

Hurricanes, Tropical Depressions, and Backpacker Injuries

August 27, 2019 Ken Johnston

I’ve been contacted by several people who’ve expressed concerned about my walk across Puerto Rico due to recent announcements about…

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Posted in: Hurricane Maria, Preparation, Puerto Rico, Tropical Storms

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