Monthly Archives: September 2015

Sometimes I’m Sad

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Laura

Sometimes I see old photos of our previous homes, with all the things we used to own. We sold SO MANY things to move to Puerto Rico. Art work, furniture we invested in with the intention of keeping for years … Continue reading →

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More Puerto Rican Spanish

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Laura

Tu sabe? My high school Spanish teacher would’ve given me zero points if I put this on my homework. But today I heard it on the radio.  It is a combination of the formal and informal. Puerto Ricans drop their … Continue reading →

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Ice skating!!

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Laura

I can’t believe I haven’t  written  about this before! We’ve been there a dozen times!    The only skating rink in the Caribbean is 45 minutes away from us in Aguadilla.        It’s a small rink with a lame … Continue reading →

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Cementerios

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Laura

I’ve always had a thing for cemeteries. And taking photos in them (kinda like my thing about taking photos in bathrooms…love it!) It all started in Paris when I saw my first above-ground cemetery.  And I climbed all over it. … Continue reading →

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Buen Provecho

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Laura

Saying Buen provecho to people eating food is like saying bon appetit in French. I thought it was like, “Enjoy your meal” like we’d say in English, but I looked online and a ‘very’ knowledgeable random dude on a forum … Continue reading →

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Blimps and drugs

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Laura

If you drive around Cabo Rojo and Lajas, you’ll most likely see this blimp in the sky. What is it? Aliens! Ok no. It’s a radar blimp searching for unregistered aircraft. Drug and illegals, you know. (People from Dominican Republic … Continue reading →

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Restaurante paciencia

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Laura

My title means ‘Restaurant patience’ because in all the restaurants (except maybe the major chains like Chili’s and Longhorn Steakhouse) service is slooooow. But, you get used to it. And when dining with kids, you learn to come prepared. Or … Continue reading →

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