A Day at the Beach

The Beach at Isla Verde

Spent the day yesterday laying around on the beach.  Puerto Rico has been celebrating "Three King's Day" which means no work, and lots of partying.  Everything here was closed Thursday, Friday, and Monday.  In all actuality, "Three King's Day" is bigger here than Christmas, although both are celebrated.

Our Lifeguard - GUS

I packed up the cooler, a book, and the dog and off to the beach we went.  It was an absolutely fabulous day - temperature at around 75 degrees.  Perfect for getting some sun, and jumping into the water.  There were some people on the beach, all tourists. 

Here is the interesting part. . . local Puerto Ricans don't go swimming in the winter, even though it is 75 - 80 degrees.  Yes, I know, it is odd.  So, whenever you see someone in the ocean swimming in December, January, February etc.... you know they are tourists. 


Our little Spot on the Beach


Big happenings this week in San Juan.  Beginning on Thursday and running through Sunday is the big "San Sebastin" Artisan Festival.  I am sooooo going.  It should be interesting, as during this festival all the bars open their doors and actually vend drinks on the street.  Again, lots of partying, but even more interesting will be to see all the Crafters and Artists.  I will be taking lots of pictures and will tell you all about it.  Then on Saturday night it is off to the Symphony.  Stay tuned -

Gus digging for gold, drugs, human remains?????