cash vs. credit in puerto rico
Holding the greasy paper trays and wooden skewers of some fresh grilled yakitori (essentially Japanese pinchos) at a bon festival in Tokyo this summer, I would’ve LOVED to […]
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a basketball lovers paradise
This time of year it’s not uncommon for the Atlantic ocean to look as serene as a lake. It’s absolutely mesmerizing to watch the sun set against […]
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our introduction to healthcare in puerto rico
Cartwheels at the beach provided an opportunity none of us really wanted; the opportunity to find out for ourselves what healthcare in Puerto Rico is like. Waylon loves doing handstands and cartwheels at […]
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avocados, bananas and more in puerto rico
“You want some avocado with your eggs this morning?”, she said, smiling. “Yeah, I guess I should have some”, I drearily replied. I spent the last few […]
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trash and sea glass in puerto rico
It’s no secret that Puerto Rico has some of the most beautiful beaches you’ll find anywhere. That’s why it’s especially disheartening when you see some […]
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concerns about moving to puerto rico one year in
It’s hard to believe that, as of this past Thursday, we’ve lived here in Puerto Rico now for a full year! This move was a dramatic change of scenery […]
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frightening lightning in puerto rico
While holed up during a particularly noisy thunderstorm in San Antonio, Holly and I spoke reassuring words of comfort to our boys: “At least we won’t have to deal […]
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locally grown produce in puerto rico
(updated on 4/20/2024) “Man, I’m am seriously craving some kale!” I couldn’t believe the words I just heard spontaneously erupting from my mouth. Two weeks of eating out before we received […]
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the spectacular hills of rincón
As much as we love our condo, we do miss the privacy we used to enjoy when we had a house. The boys in particular miss having their own yard. […]
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horses in puerto rico
Here in Puerto Rico there are horses everywhere. We often hear people riding their horses past our condo on their way to the beach. We even used […]
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