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Hola Amigos!

fpHoneyB is back from her wonderful vacation! I’ve been out of the office for a week spending some good ‘ol fashion Fresh Produce R&R. I was wisked away to tropical Puerto Rico for some adventure, exploration, and relaxation.

First on my stop was the capital, San Juan.  I stopped over in old San Juan to check out the markets, scenery, and the colorful historic buildings. I bought some amazing handmade soaps there!

Above are some photos of the streets of San Juan and below, is the El Morro Fort, where Spainsh soldiers were stationed in the “Age of Exploration“. This is also the place where famous Spanish pirates were imprisioned!

  Next I was off for some adventure! Caving was the first expedition,  I rapelled down 200 ft into the mouth of Angel Cave! Squeezed through small holes, swam in an underwater river, and walked among bats! I also went kayaking and exploring the Rainforest of El Yunque. Did you know El Yunque is the only U.S. National Park that is a rainforest? The forest can also get over 200 inches of rain! After all that adventure I was ready for some real getaway rest!

Who doesn’t go to the Carribean and not go to the beaches? Well you know I did! The water was crystal “Tahiti” and as beautiful as ever!

Well I had a great time and it was a vacation to remember! Can’t wait for my next getaway, Fresh Produce style!

Do you have a great vacation or adventure? A funny story or memory from your getaway? Let us know! Add a comment or add photos to our flickr (photos) group.

 - good times and great memories
Love, fpHoneyB

In 1984, our founders, Thom and Mary Ellen Vernon, were wide-eyed, excited and full of life…they still are and now also share their zest for life with their two growing sons (and Spankie, the little black pug). Fresh Produce has gone a lot of places with you since its humble beginnings at the LA Olympics in 1984 and as the line has grown, so too has the spirit of the Fresh Produce brand. Now more than ever, we are dedicated to bringing vivid color and cheer to women and children around the world.

Last Thanksgiving, the Vernon Family traded turkey for hammers and nails and helped build houses in Tijuana, Mexico.

In late 2006, Typhoon Durian devastated the Philippines. In response, Fresh Produce sent 36,000 pieces of sunny and happy clothing to the region through long-time partner, Children International. Since 2000 we’ve partnered with the global humanitarian organization and have sent more than 175,000 pieces of clothing around the world in just the past two years. Our ongoing dedication was proudly recognized by the Philippine Ambassador at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. this spring!

Fresh Produce is also aglow at the Lovia School in Accra, Ghana, a preschool funded with love by Carol Freund, mother of our own Customer Service Diva, Kathe. The school started with 10 kids in a garage and now lovingly supports 150 students! These are just some of the ways that we are “Living the FP Life” and helping others enjoy color. We want to know how your brighten the world and “live the FP life” because even the smallest gestures can make a huge impact in someone’s life.  Leave us a comment about all of the wonderful things you do everyday!live life enjoy color,  ~ fresh-E