I met a group from Argentina, who were all going to a wedding together. Beautiful accents and seemed pleasant and easy going. A couple different groups from France. Same thing, easy dispositions and just happy to be going across our country.
I thought about my next trip. Tomorrow, I depart for Puerto Rico. I have never been, and even though owned by the U.S., still a new cultural experience and one I have looked forward to. I do not speak Spanish and although the dollar is used as is English, I want to acclimate to the culture and get to know the beauty of the island.I think about all the people who come here who do not speak English at all and how difficult that is. I think about my travels abroad, and how I tried to learn new languages and figure out the customs simply to show respect.
I am going in knowing nothing and it's kind of exciting. It is who I have come to be. Just existing. Being in the moment. Living for the sake of living.
I do not know what I will find, but the itinerary is sparse, filled only so far with hotel arrangements, car and beach concepts, and the knowledge that I will be in good company.
Then a quick weekend in Miami to top off the R&R portion of the vacation - dancing in my own country. Free and loved.
How wonderful! I hope you experiences some Asopao (like stew) while in Puerto Rico. I used to love it as a child. Yea, it is amazing where internationals choose to port but, I believe, NY is the most diverse area of internationals so many who have come share the word. I know even my adoptive father who is Jamaican refers all of his international people to LaGuardia. I should ask him what that is all about.
ReplyDeleteGirl, we ate everything. The best - hands down- was the ceviche at Ceviche House in San Juan. No english, just amazing food. Sooo damn good!
ReplyDeleteI think LaGUardia attracts people because it is cheaper than JFK and alot of tourists don't realize how close/ convenient Newark is. I like flying in - I hate flying out. But, Man it's a good slice, no doubt!