Tag Archives: Puerto Rico

A privileged excuses for boarder crossing 

I read magazines at the beach. Today I read National Geographic’s article about the Syrian refugees fleeing into Turkey. And I thought, how blessed am I to easily cross boarders by choice with leisure preparation and settle in nicely to … Continue reading

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Slip sliding away (in Salto Curet…)

After reading a couple of websites and getting some personal accounts of the waterfalls named Salto Curet, I felt really confident about taking my family and another dad and his young child there for a day trip. My friend and … Continue reading

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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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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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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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Pelicans, Hard cookies and TP

I love weekends. We get to explore and each “Sabadomingo” as the kids call it feel like a mini-vacation to me. La Guancha is a boardwalk and beach area in Ponce. Down by some awe-some looking docking cranes, there is … Continue reading

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I’m making spicy chikungunya for dinner with a side of shingles

So I had Chikungunya in December and Trevor had Shingles in 2010. We’re one-to-one in the “having survived crazy-painful illness” department. Let’s keep it that way. Chikungunya can linger in the body for months. FUN! Over Christmas the pain hung … Continue reading

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Spanish back home

We spent about 2 weeks in Wisconsin over Christmas and New Years. Just enough time to hit some of our old jaunts, visit with family and friends and catch the flu. yeah. We stayed in a hotel in Madison instead … Continue reading

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