Author Archives: Laura

Fuimos a Culebra

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Laura

Puerto Rico has a tiny island off the east coast named Culebra and for far too long it’s been on our to-do list to visit. Time to go! We splurged on an airplane commute, departing from Ceiba on the east … Continue reading →

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From Oshkosh to Arecibo

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Laura

Being from Wisconsin makes you pretty cool in the aviation world. It doesn’t really matter the rest of the time. haha This is simply because the EAA Airventure fly-in every summer at the Oshkosh airport is one of the biggest … Continue reading →

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Bummin’ around San Juan

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Laura

While in town for Hamilton, my family and I decided to explore a few new areas in San Juan. Isla Verde is pretty and had a great rooftop restaurant which we all enjoyed (I gave a little talk to the … Continue reading →

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Hamilton – Puerto Rican style

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Laura

My husband and I saw Lin-Manuel Miranda in Hamilton Saturday and it was all I had hoped for. But boy was this adventure a crazy ride. Never have I (virtually) pushed and shoved to get tickets for a musical. (Literal … Continue reading →

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Yaucomatic

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Laura
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What’s with the stop lights?

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Laura

Ever since we returned from summer break the stop lights around the Mayaguez Mall (where half the traffic of the city filters through) are either blinking, mistimed or off completely. And that changes hourly. Our route to the new school … Continue reading →

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Is Puerto Rico loud or is it just me?

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Laura

I have sensitive ears. I get them from my Mom. My sisters complained that as kids if they wanted to share something secretly they’d have to walk down the block so she wouldn’t hear. Even now, I can’t sleep with … Continue reading →

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Maria- a year later

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Laura

  My sister asked me recently how Puerto Rico is doing one year after the hurricane. (I refer to Maria even though PR was effected by Irma as well). To me my daily routine feels much like it did before … Continue reading →

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Foto hahas

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Laura

          

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Abandoned Bowling Alley

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Laura

About a mile from our house is an abandoned bowling alley.  There are many many abandoned buildings all over the city but a bowling alley is an extra special lure. For the first two years of living here there was … Continue reading →

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