In yesterday’s post, I discussed how life in San Juan, Puerto Rico is similar to life in any other US city. While Puerto Rico is part of the United States, its history and culture make it unique. Here are a few differences we’ve noticed during our stay.
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Life as Landlubbers in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Part 1)
Although I grew up in a small Indiana town, I’m no stranger to living in a city. Both Rob and I have spent our adult years living in cities, from Chicago to Pittsburgh to Denver. While we enjoy escaping to the outdoors for isolation, we also love all of the conveniences of city life: easy access to an airport, walkability, music and art scenes, public transportation, restaurants, and nightlife.
Amazing Street Art in San Juan
Cities are proof that people need to be together. Sure there’s pollution and grime, but cities also inspire creativity. Among littered streets and run-down buildings, you’ll find some of the most amazing artwork. There’s no need to visit a museum, these incredible pieces of art can be viewed just walking the streets of San Juan. The street art is as colorful and vibrant as the Puerto Rican culture and we are happy to share it.
From Isolation to the Big City: Coffin Island and San Juan
Coffin Island
Leaving the party towns of Boqueron and La Parguera, we set out for Isla Caja de Muertos (translation: Coffin Island) on May 8th. It was Mother’s Day, so we both called our moms while in route despite the choppy seas.