Monthly Archives: April 2015

Carribean dust storm

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Laura

“ As much as three billion metric tons of Saharan dust is transported across the Atlantic Ocean annually (Prospero et al., 1996).” Yeah you read that right. It’s been hazy here. I just thought it was humidity but my friend informed … Continue reading →

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Festival Gastronomica

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Laura

$45 ticket.  Like, a hundred restaurants and culinary schools, an Iron Chef competition, live bands and ALL YOU CAN EAT AND DRINK! Game on! Festival Gastronomica is a major event that draws people from all over the west side of … Continue reading →

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It’s a gas!

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Laura

I like to roll with whatever Puerto Rico deals to me.  Adventure is the reason we moved here.  But, maybe besides the DMV, the one thing that I will always gripe about are the gas stations. Let me explain… The … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life on a Carribean island – WITH KIDS

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Laura

I subscribe to this blog. And today I read the post about a day in her tropical life.  It sounds fantastic. I should move to a tropical island so I can blog about lazy days like that. Oh wait…  I … Continue reading →

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How to get your yearly car inspection and license sticker in 25 easy steps

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Laura

1) notice that the sticker on your windshield expires in a week 2) have your knowledgeable neighbors explain the crazy process of getting a new one 3) head reluctantly to CESCO (the DMV). 4) get in info line 5) Have … Continue reading →

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A day at the lake

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Laura

There are no natural lakes in Puerto Rico, but I have heard the man made lakes are very pretty.   Lago Dos Bocas was a bit of a drive, albeit an easy one. And pretty it was. I made reservations at … Continue reading →

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A privileged excuses for boarder crossing 

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Laura

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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Google translate 

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Laura

I love Star Trek. Dare I admit, I was obsessed in high school. (Yes I’ve been to conventions). My iPhone cover looks like a triquarter. So needless to say, the fact that I can whip out my phone and find … Continue reading →

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Good Friday. AKA Beach Friday

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Laura

When I was a kid Good Friday meant going to a long mass at church. And no meat. There are probably aspects of those traditions here, but when I ask the locals what’s the tradition on Good Friday? They all … Continue reading →

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