Well my tan has faded and I've cleaned all the sand out of my suitcase, but since the east coast winter has started I can't help but wish I was back in Puerto Rico. I won a contest in the late summer and decided to celebrate with a trip to Puerto Rico with some of my best friends. Since most of us work for the government, we had a long veteran's day weekend and since moving to DC one of my goals while living on the east coast was to go to PR (incidentally the other is to go to the Domincan Republic--don't worry its on the travel plans for next year!). So naturally a beach trip with good friends was much needed after months of studying and the on comings of a cold winter.
I was the self appointed trip planner--the itinerary included a trip to the rain forest, a historic walk of old San Juan, plenty of beach time, some shopping, and of course great food.
During my travels to Latin America, I have seen more nasty and deformed dogs then I ever wanted to see. Like the over abundance of squirrels in Virgina, PR has surprisingly large amounts of stray cats. I think Grandma Phyl would have had a heart attack. There were literally hundreds of them--and I never over exaggerate!
We tried to beat Darel Ayn's record of 50 Pina Coladas in one week but we only managed about one a day.
For two days we travel to the small island of Vieques off the south east coast of PR. It was one of the largest bioluminese bays in the worlds. At dusk, we kayaked out to the middle of this bay and jumped in the water. Anytime you put anything in the water the color of the water turns from a dark midnight blue to a bright teal blue--almost as if there is a light underneath. There is a micro organism in the water that makes it glow when it is touched by anything. It was one of the coolest things I've done. The next day we went to a beach that only the locals know about. It was probably the most beautiful beach I have ever been on. We were the only ones there for most of the day and as you can see the water was practically clear.
Old San Juan is a beautiful city. It has retain a lot of its only colonial and latin influence but is also very modern.
Ok so I just couldn't resist--I knew I liked Puerto Rico when I saw this sign!
All in all it was a great trip. I did bring my LSAT books and managed to crack them a few times on the beach. It was a much needed break for DC and I would love to go back---anyone want in??
3 comments:
Chels we are all jealous of your way cool life and your most excellent friends! The pic of the cool sign didn't post. Can you repost this? Can't wait to hear more about this trip.
Chels! I'm so glad you wrote about your awesome trip! You are some hot babes on the beach. I'm so jealous about the bioluminous beach. That sounded amazing! I can't wait to see you in a few weeks!
Dad, all you have to do to get that picture to show up is to refresh your screen. That should do it. It's actually your computer. Chels did upload the picture. I know. I'm a crazy blogladite. And yes, I did make up that word. But I think I'll keep it.
Chels-
Such a great trip! Thanks again for all your help with the planning. I love how we both posted about the sick cats. I want to join you in DR 09'. Viva PR!!!
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