Author Archives: Laura

Leave her alone!

I like Friends Cafe on the Mayaguez square. They make nice drinks. But it happens every time. EVERY time. That creepy guy is always there. Creepy guys I can handle. Creepy guys who slide on over to touch my girl’s … Continue reading

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Globetrotting families – Ida

Globetrotting Families – guest post ***the first post in a sporadic series of interviews of other families that have lived around this world of ours*** I met Ida in the Mom’s Club in Madison. A beautiful lady inside and out, … Continue reading

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Salsa dancing in the street

The Bull Pit that I first went salsa dancing has since closed, so I was on the scout for a new place to have my salsa fun. Alvin told me about La Naza and we finally met up there earlier … Continue reading

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Charleston, charleston, made in San German

I finally learned the name of the dance group we taught Lindy Hop to.  Tres Generaciones which means Three Generations. This February we spent three nights teaching them Charleston, some lifts and an entire dance routine for their recital this … Continue reading

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This aviatrix was thrilled!

There’s a hidden gem in Aguadilla if you’re an aviation enthusiast. The Ramey Air Force Base Museum, right next to the airport. A one room free museum open on Saturday mornings. Friendly volunteers will give you the history of the … Continue reading

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I’m not a hippy. I just eat organic!

Farmers Market is a code name for “Gringo Magnet”. But I don’t care. We explored the Aguadilla farmers market and loved it. Located in the parking lot of a Thai restaurant (note to self: try it sometime!), you should get … Continue reading

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Guess how long the DMV took?

I was hoping it would take less than 4 hours to get my Puerto Rican license. After reading a few forums online I felt ready for the crazy hoops I’d have to jump through. Wait in the info line. The … Continue reading

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The gay scene on the west coast

Last December we got to host our friends Jon and Juan for a couple nights. It was SO fun! And what made it extra special was the fact that they were getting married on Dec 30th and we would be … Continue reading

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I hate mimes. They should DIE

No, not mimes the performers. Them I can tolerate. Mimes en espanol, are fruit flies. They are all over. ALL year round. I’m ashamed to show you a photo of my fridge:   I make a coffee, turn away for … Continue reading

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Parallelogram: Waste Post Post Haste

  \One experience explored from two points-of-view\ \\ Laura\Mayaguez Let’s talk about garbage… Garbage trucks are just as exciting in Mayaguez as they were in Madison.  Except these garbage men do it old school and walk behind the truck, manually dumping … Continue reading

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