Peter Roberts. The Roots of Caribbean Identity: Language, Race and Ecology.

                                          Three quotes:

(1)The identity of any human can be specified by using, singly or in combination, many different universal criteria, e.g. sex, age, religion.

- I agree with Peter Robert that sex, age, religion and universal criteria is a way of identity. Also I think that  identity has to do with the formation of the individual makes of himself. The individual learn about his environment, this implies that he learn about the custom and culture around him. everybody have different ages, religious but if we live in a demographic place, we going to develop features from other. We going to learn of the way of act of  other. Also we can also learn to have the same preferences.

(2)Language therefore establishes bonds between all communities of human beings but at the same time set up barriers between communities. Human beings, however, are not restricted to use of a single language and cross barriers.

- The language barriers mostly occur when you visit a city that does not speak the same language as your source. Many people try to defend themselves, but the pronunciation is not the same, fluency and other aspects are different. It is also possible that even speak the same language, words have different meanings. In Puerto Rico all speak the Spanish language, but in different cities use different words to refer to something that means the same thing. For this reason, each community has its own language and its own rules.

(3)Sameness among human beings is commonly judged under certain basic categories-how people look, how they sound, where they were born and bred and how they behave.

-Many times people judge other by color, by their expressions and the place were born. There are many criticisms made according to their behavior and their environment. I think this is discrimination. Not because a person is high, he will be good at sports. Each person is different and has a different way of behaving.

El Yunke National Forest

El yunke Peak is a mountain that is located fully within the boundaries of the El Yunque National Forest part of the U.S. Forest Service, which is the only tropical rainforest  that belongs to the U.S. Forest Service. The peak itself is one of the highest in Puerto Rico, standing at 1,080 meters (3543 feet) above sea level. The peak is nearly always covered in thin mist and, due to its high humidity, a quick shower develops during some afternoons. It is one of the most biologically diverse of the national forests hosting hundreds of animal and plant species, some of which are found only here.

Culebra, Puerto Rico

Flamenco Beach is considered the second most beautiful beach in the world by Discover Channel and by far the most popular beach in Culebra, Puerto Rico. Its white sandy beach stretches along the entire bay, you will feel the Caribbean sun everywhere. Flamenco is a great place to snorkle, sunbathe, swim, socialize and camp out. The beach is easily accessible thus making it a definite stop for most visitors.There are several kiosks which rent the typical beach accessories; chairs, umbrellas, tents and other camping gear. Others sell food and drinks, including the perfectly tropical 'Piña Colada'

The San Sebastián Street Festival

The San Sebastián Street Festival (Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián) has been an annual event on Calle San Sebastián in Old San Juan since 1970. San Sebastián (Saint Sebastian) was a Christian who was martyred for his faith. There is a street on the north side of Old San Juan named in his honor.The festival is typically held on the third weekend of January, and runs from Thursday to Sunday.The San Se Festival has evolved over time, though it still is full of tradition and Puerto Rican cultural heritage. Mostly, it is a great big party, with people enjoying every aspect of it. There are lots of live music shows, both traditional and contemporary. also expect music/dance to happen randomly & spontaneously throughout the streets, where people join in the song and dance. There are plenty of dance performances, both folkloric and modern, by professionals and party-goers alike. And all along the parade routes you will find food, drink, and more than 500 artisans displaying/selling their works.

Hello my name is Noel Hernandez Otero. I'm 23 years old and I like to explore the island of Puerto Rico. We'll be presenting the various places of adventure in Puerto Rico,our culture, typical foods and different events of our island.