Hiking in Flip Flops: Rainforest Edition
Remember awhile back with I went hiking in 5-dollar flip-flops with Ayngelina in Mexico? Well, I did it again. This time, my over-worked flip-flops got me through a Puerto Rico rainforest.
In my defense, I was supposed to be at the beach
As I have said many times before, I am not a hiker.. The plan for the day… Continue reading
Weird Ice Cream in Puerto Rico
Weird ice cream is still ice cream, and no one, and I mean no one loves ice cream as much as I do. In fact, one of the first questions I asked Pedro about Puerto Rico was “where do you get the best ice cream?” His answer was Heladeria Lares.
Heladeria Lares is considered by… Continue reading
Hometown Love/Hate Relationships
So, I’m not usually one to make videos or post them, but today I’m making an exception. I recorded this video for fun, so that Pedro and I could discuss the fact that we both have love/hate relationships with our hometowns. More on that can be found in this post. I didn’t plan on posting this here, but people… Continue reading
Mofongo in Puerto Rico
When I first heard the word mofongo, I asssumed it was yet another weird Puerto Rican slang term. It turns out, it’s a traditional food.
There a few different kinds of mofongo, but the only thing that really changes is the base ingredient. The most common version is made with green plantains. Other versions are made with yuca.
Mountain of… Continue reading
Unfamiliar Animal Sounds: A Weekend in the Puerto Rican Mountains
I have a confession to make: I have a terrible sense of geography and direction. I know, I know, as a traveler, that’s pretty pathetic, but it’s true. Before visiting Puerto Rico I basically knew that it was a very tiny island, and that’s about it. So when Pedro, his little brother, and I went to spend a weekend at… Continue reading
Medalla: Puerto Rican Beer
Although Puerto Rico is better known for its rum, that doesn’t mean its the only alcohol being consumed on the island. During my time there I drank a myriad of things, mostly while hanging out with Pedro’s mom. While I do love a good rum and pineapple, I tend to lean more towards beer while hanging out on the beach… Continue reading
