Miss you, Puerto RIco!

Around three months ago, we left Puerto Rico to move to DC/Virginia. Reason was my desire to explore more, contribute at a larger platform, and most importantly provide opportunities for my son and I to learn new things. 

I knew I was going to miss the island but I also knew many Puerto Rican had embarked upon a similar journey. I thought it would be easier for me because I was not even born here. Three months later, I am not sure if I miss the island any less than other Puerto Rican. Now I miss both India and Puerto Rico. If India gave me birth, Puerto Rico gave me the wings to fly! 

The sandy shores of Puerto Rico gave me the space to dive deeper in the sea of life and explore profound thoughts and transform them into pearls of words… 

An IndoRican by Luquillo beach (Photo by Joseph O. Prewitt Diaz)

De Las Tetas a Piñones

In Puerto Rico, a simple family outing is a traveller's dream come true… In matter of an hour, you can go from the top of a mountain in the 'Cordillera de Cayey' to the sun set by the sea shore in 'Piñones' near the airport in San Juan…

In Puerto Rico, our seniors are very much part of  fun and frolic!

View of the Caribbean Sea from central mountain region 

View of the Valley of Cayey

Almost Sunset in the Atlantic Ocean 

Time to come to port...

Skyline of Condado, San Juan

Palm tree that witnesses a beautiful sunset every day: What a Luxury!  

Sun calling it a day over the skyline of San Juan!

Going back to Cayey from San Juan

Lizards in Puerto Rico

I have a phobia for lizards, geckos and iguanas. While I was in India, we did have lizards who, many times, would come inside the house. However, in Delhi, my hometown, I didn't have to deal with the lizards so much and in winters they would almost vanish from the walls. That was one big reason because of which I waited for winters other than that it brought Christmas with it.

But since I have moved to Puerto Rico, I am learning to live with lizards. There are no winters here and there are lots of garden lizards… thankfully they rarely they enter inside the buildings. One can often see iguanas, huge herbivorous lizards, on the highways and near water bodies. I am sharing some photos of lizards and iguanas that I took in this beautiful tropical island in the Caribbean….

Trip to Jayuya, Puerto Rico!

Jayuya, (read as Hajuja), a small mountainous town in Puerto Rico, known for the Native Indian roots and the struggle for freedom. We went there as part of our son's school project. Here I am sharing some photos that we took during this trip...

Rainbows are so often seen in Puerto Rican sky, giving us hope for the future of this beautiful island

A beautiful waterfall that we saw on our way

This is a museum after the image of a Native Indian god, 'Semi'

Rio de Jayuya, the river of Jayuya

A huge ancient rock with Native Indian writings on it

Another Native Indian symbol, the Sun god

Some more photos from the eastern part of Puerto Rico

Your time has come, O Borinquen!

Puerto Rico, thank you for sharing your warmth with me
Thank you for letting me rest in the shadow of your flamboyant tree
while I was walking in the desert, thirsty and weary 
Thank you for what is obvious and for what the eyes cannot see...

Photo by petulino

                                                            
Puerto Rico, you are beautiful!
Your culture is rich, profound and colorful,
Wherever I look, I see the magnificent art of the almighty,
Your landscapes and beaches are delightful!

Photo by Anjana Dayal de Prewitt

                                          

Puerto Rico, you have had hard times,
The path of progress was hindered at times,
But your time has come, O Borinquen,

Photo By Joseph O. Prewitt Diaz

Arise and shine, be victorious over the dark-times!