You Know You've Arrived in Puerto Rico....

when you're on an airplane, and people start clapping upon landing! This is almost guaranteed to happen, and it's a reminder of how much Puerto Ricans love their island. I think it's wonderful, because it reflects the boriqua spirit. As I was waiting for my brother to pick me up from the airport, I heard the sounds of the coquís, which can be heard especially at night. These frog-like creatures are entirely unique to Puerto Rico. You'll rarely see them, but they certainly make their presence known with their "coquí" sounds.

After a wonderful and fantastic month away from the Island of Enchantment, it's really nice to be back. It seems like I made good timing too, since temperatures throughout Europe dipped further down below zero degrees celsius! What a difference from Puerto Rico! The weather is very comfortable here right now. Visiting the island during the winter season is definitely a good idea, as it's not too hot or humid. The constant sunshine and warm temperatures may be boring for some, but I'll take that over the freezing cold!