After an amazing trip to Cuba, we traveled to Puerto Rico, excited to share stories and pictures with our family. We made our way home via Mexico City, spending the night near the international airport. Our flight left the next morning out of Toluca airport which was about an hour away from the Mexico City airport. We thought we could take a shuttle from the airport to Toluca but it only left three times per day and the departure times were not convenient for us. So we took a taxi and while it was a lot more expensive, it got us there on time and once we left the city the drive was really beautiful. The countryside right outside of Mexico City is stunning, complete with rolling mountains, hiking trails, and lots of delicious looking restaurants.
It was a long trip traveling back to San Juan but we were happy to be home in Puerto Rico. We spent the next couple of days catching up with my grandparents, showing them pictures of family and places from Cuba. We also showed them pictures of what we thought were their former homes in Cuba. Turns out we took pictures of the wrong houses! That was a little disappointing, but now we know what to look for (or not look for) the next time we go back.
The rest of our time in PR was really relaxing. One night we celebrated my birthday with my uncle, aunt and cousins. Then my parents came down from Connecticut and we spent some time catching up with them and enjoying the beach. It was a great visit and we can't wait to go back!
It was a long trip traveling back to San Juan but we were happy to be home in Puerto Rico. We spent the next couple of days catching up with my grandparents, showing them pictures of family and places from Cuba. We also showed them pictures of what we thought were their former homes in Cuba. Turns out we took pictures of the wrong houses! That was a little disappointing, but now we know what to look for (or not look for) the next time we go back.
The rest of our time in PR was really relaxing. One night we celebrated my birthday with my uncle, aunt and cousins. Then my parents came down from Connecticut and we spent some time catching up with them and enjoying the beach. It was a great visit and we can't wait to go back!
Happy Birthday to me! Sorry about the picture quality - My uncle (next to Chris) is lighting up the room!
Yum
Merry Christmas from the Caribbean!
Daily view from the house. An older gentleman lives in the house across the canal. Everyday at 5pm he walks laps around his pool for about a half hour. My grandparents cheer him on from their patio. It's hilarious.
Miss this beach already!
Puerto Rico is a fantastic vacation destination, offering everything from stunning beaches, awesome surfing, beautiful hikes, delicious food and lots of culture. Plus it's really easy to get to if you are traveling from the US (no passport necessary). If you are looking for a Caribbean getaway, check out Beyond Voyage's Puerto Rico page to see our favorite spots on the island!
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