(View of right out of the airport)
So for this years spring break I am in Puerto Rico!! The CBC choir is here for a mission trip until Friday. It has been quite a trip already. The drive to Dallas and the flight to Puerto Rico was rather uneventful, except for a unexpected gate change at the airport. However, since we landed on this beautiful island, we have been busy almost nonstop. To much of our fustration, the van rental place only had two vans available instead of the three we had reserved. This caused us to wait outside the airport for about two hours and 45 minutes. As you might guess this was very unpleasant. After traveling all day in cramped spaces and then having to wait in slightly humid weather sitting on concete, I had a hard time remaining happy. But after those two and 45 minutes of torture, we were able to drive to a restaurant for dinner. For my first meal at Puerto Rico, it was very satisfying. It was a sandwich place called El Meson and I had a turkey and roast beef sandwich and fries. Now I know this doesn't sound all that Puerto Rican, but there were some difference in the type in the bread and the condiments. The thing that I really like was there was something kin to cole slaw on the sandwich. Now this again may be something that is not special to Puerto Rico, but who cares, it was delicious. I have now, though, had two meals that were Puerto Rican. Both the churches we went to today fed us a plate with a salad made of lettuce and a tomato, a helping of rice and of meat. The first church served chicken and the second served a plantain lasagna. Plus the first church served a delicious dessert that I now have the recipe to!! I will try my best to make it when I get home. All of it was amazing and I can't wait until we sing at the other churches! The food is not the only amazing thing here. The people that we have met have all been extremely loving and happy. That is one thing I really noticed, is that everyone is smiling and laughing. It really is relaxing to watch them interact with each other and others from our group. And yes, that means I'm not being very talkive, but I do try to talk to those that approach me. I am very discouraged by the language barrier. Everyone gives their best to overcome it and many succeed, but it just freaks me out that I'll do or say something stupid, so I stay quiet. Anyways, I am now at the hotel getting ready to fall into a deep sleep to get ready for our first trip to the beach!!!!! Super excited! XP I will try to update everyday with the lowdown on what's going on down here in Puerto Rico. But I want everyone to know that even though I am enjoying this trip, I'm extremely home stick. I love traveling, but going back home is always the most enjoyable part. Love ya and God Bless!!
