I just got back from my trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico. It reminded me a lot of Miami (but with narrower roads and fewer English speaking people); city life meets island life. My girlfriends and I stayed in an area called Carolina.
One of the views from our room
The other view from our room
My friend took this pic of me hanging out on the beach near our hotel
On the last full day of our trip, we did a morning hike through El Yunque Rainforest. It was such a spiritual experience. The glorious mountains burst mightily with crystal clear water, which rushed over and through rocks with tremendous force. How could something so powerful and vigorous translate into something so tranquil? I don't know, but the relaxation and vitality I felt after having bathed in the ice-cold waters at La Mina Waterfall could not be denied. I was so energized that the remainder of the uphill hike only propelled me into a greater state of calm and cognizance. Days later, I still haven't come down from my Puerto Rican high.
The water was so cold!
Whoa!
After our amazing hike we made our way back to Old San Juan, where we spent the rest of the evening. Here, you could find street vendors selling sweet treats and handmade crafts, shops where vintage items and souvenirs are sold, colorful architecture, men playing dominoes, and museums among other wonderful things.
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