It seems that lately there has been a flurry of activity about Puerto Rico in the media. I watch the NY Times for news about Puerto Rico on the national level, but there is not usually too much that hits that level. However, lately there has been the in-depth NPR series on the migration of Puerto Ricans to the mainland U.S. and more recently, and locally to Rincon, the episode on Hotel Impossible of Casa Verde Hotel which is much less serious than the NPR piece.

It is funny because I have mixed feelings about Puerto Rico being in the spotlight. On the one hand, more people will know about Puerto Rico and on the other hand…more people will know about Puerto Rico, if you know what I mean. Basically, I feel like it is sort of a hidden treasure to most mainland Americans and I kinda like it like that. While the island certainly has its serious challenges, it is also an often overlooked gem.

It is so cool that we will get to know this place at such an intimate level as calling it our new home!