Our last day in Puerto Rico. We couldn't leave PR without checking out the only US national rain forest: Yunque National Rainforest. The rainforest was in the mountains just south of us, so we didn't have far to drive. Thinking it was Monday and not very crowded, we were surprised at all of the traffic. Finding a parking spot near the trailheads and lookouts was nearly impossible. We headed to the end of the road where we found parking for the Mt. Briton trailhead. The single track concrete trail was quite crowded. The trail wound through the higher altitude damp forest. The air was much cooler than down below, and misty clouds threatened rain but never delivered. A mile trail brought us to a lookout tower surrounded by lush green hills. On our way back, we stopped in the small village of Palmer to do some shopping and fish tacos. Back at the apartment, a nap and a final evening walk on the beach provided the Puerto Rican finale for this Pacific Northwest couple.
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