1.20.2012

Puerto Rican Awesomeness

 Some say, everything is bigger in Texas. Well, that may be true when it comes to steaks and trucks, but certainly not avocados! Shortly after this picture was taken the avocado on the left ate a small lizard. 


 For some reason, copyright laws mean nothing in Puerto Rico. Behold Puma gas station! Does that logo look familiar? You might also wonder about Target Rent-a-Car with a red bullseye logo. Or even Edward Scissor Hands the salon. 


 People often ask, what is the traffic like in Puerto Rico. Can you find all the wrongs?
1. Red denim skinny jeans...on a male
2. A go-cart car with a lawn mower engine
3. A "reggaton" mullet
4. A faux hawk
5. A dirt bike on city streets
6. Mysterious missing of helmets 
7. An orange flag to notify on-coming traffic of moving fool


 More proof Texas ain't got nothing on Puerto Rico. Here Carlos prepares for a casual dining experience. On the left, one serving of rice. On the right, the" Mega Job" soda. 


 Here is a Puerto Rico's Voc Rehab office! It was like being at work away from work. 


 Street vendors are very common. They are also very crafty and entrepreneurial. Here a vendor sells HD antennas! How they work remains a mystery, but they sold like hot cakes! We own five. 
  

Here, my dad points out a Puerto Rican political advertisement. Can you see it? It is the cart full of people. If this photo captured sound, you would hear mind numbing, incomprehensible jabber about the candidate. Following this cart, the opponents cart.


 TACO MAKER! 

 "Caldosos" loosely translated to bear broth. A delightful local sangria that pairs perfectly with any meal...especially if you are into 14% alcohol.





Puerto Rico or BUST

Isabella is all about exploring, just like Dora! During her first holiday adventure, Isabella flew on the airplane, to the land of T-Rex (Texas), then over the ocean to Coqui Island (Puerto Rico). During the layover, Isabella utilized the terminal train. Isabella was so excited to finally ride a train! Along the way she spotted many T-Rex (Texans?) and even more airplanes. She was on her way to find Abuelo and the plane for Puerto Rico!

 Like many good explorers, Isabella understands the importance of blending in with your surroundings as to not alarm the locals. Here she sports a mustache. Unfortunately, her lack of cowboy boots alerted the T-Rex to foreign beings.


 Time to shed the coat, we made it to Coqui Island! Bienvenidos a Puerto Rico! 


 Isabella was thrilled with Abuelo's rental car choice: a mini-van! She is now convinced all cars are better off vans. I blame the humidity for this corruption. I will NOT drive a van. Luckily, Isabella and I came to an agreement that we could rock any ride, especially once we got that sun-kissed glow! Stay tuned for more Adventures in Puerto Rico!