Our good friends Matt and Jamie are on la isla for a big adventure of their own and so we have taken a break from our usual activities around the yard to show them a slice of life here.
Out with friends
It’s nice not having to work or ask for time off when friends or family come to town; we can simply stop whatever we normally do and hang out.
La Cambija, the restaurant
We decided to go out to La Cambija for dinner one evening. The first time we went to La Cambija I was curious what it was. I didn’t know what that word meant in Spanish and I even looked it up online and didn’t see anything. So, of course the next time we were there I asked them at the restaurant.
La Cambija!
It refers to the strange looking tower across the street from the restaurant. Apparently this road (Calle La Cambija) was at one point in history an old railway and La Cambija was a water tank for the steam engines that passed through with the sugar cane! Anyhow, we got our history lesson and also some very delicious fresh fish from this place.
The menu prices vary depending on the fish catches but everything we have had has been good there. Britton really likes the dorado burrito with tostones, and I like the ceviche or fish tacos. Drink prices are pretty reasonable, however, they have started a new policy where they will not serve you a glass of water! You must order bottled water, even though tap water in Puerto Rico is perfectly fine to drink (unlike Mexico). So bring your own bottle of water and ask for a cup of ice or something if you want to get around this strange phenomenon that is happening at many of the touristy places.
Later we went out for some drinks and entertainment at the Rincón Beer Company and saw the local up-and-coming band, The Disfunction.
Moms in a throne chair!
It also happened to be Mother’s Day and there was a big event going on in the plaza in front of the Catholic church to celebrate. They were bringing up different mothers and putting them into a throne-like chair and reading about what a great mother each one had been. I liked this event because I wish I could put my mom in this chair and tell her how much I love her too (love ya Mom)! It was pretty cool. Mother’s Day here is treated like a major holiday and most businesses like grocery stores were closed!
Rincón Marina
We also went snorkeling with our friends from the Balneario to the Marina and Marine Reserve area. Britton and I snorkeled side by side and followed a long school of blue and yellow fish. It was very beautiful. We need to get a water proof case for our camera so that I can take some pictures of the fish. Britton has been doing a little snorkeling on his own lately when I am at yoga and he said he had a huge sea turtle following him around as he floated!
Snorkeling = Goofy looking, but super fun!
It’s nice to take a break from landscaping and playing with turkeys and chickens to show friends what an awesome place this is. It takes us back to when we saw it for the first time on our honeymoon and were hooked ever since.