Tourist Day

On March 28 I had the role of being a tourist in the town of Fajardo. I found the task of going to fajardo hotel INC. I had never been to the place, for this reason I missed to get, but google map then helped me find the right location. When I enter to the hotel parking lot I did not know if it was for visitors or were for employees. I was confused and no one was around to ask. I parked there and the family of my girlfriend got me. First the hotel staff greeted me and informed me that I had to pay ten dollars if I just use the pool and would not stay. After paying the money the staff took me to the pool area and I was there all day enjoying it. I could see that they had very little staff. The hotel is not so big, so it must be the reason for having understaffed. But anyway I felt good; I had a nice time with the family of my girlfriend. . Puerto Ricans have similar characteristics in our physical and we can recognize if you're from Puerto Rico. For this reason the treatment of us will be different, because the staff recognizes if you are from Puerto Rico. But then came a group of US tourist, and to them was provided a tour guide who took them and gave him walk through all areas of the hotel. They did not do that. It can be concluded that it was for the reason that I was only going to go to the pool and the family of my girlfriends was already in the hotel and knew the area, however, the other tourists had no family and did not recognize any part of hotel. For this reason, I can deduce that if I had gone alone to the hotel they had given me the same treatment as other tourists. I had been guided by all the facilities and guided me about the hotel and tourist areas near it.

The relationship between Puerto Rico and United States

Antigua represents what is Puerto Rico relative to the United States. The Americans colonized Puerto Rico in 1898. This has benefits and has disadvantages. Many people have agreed to this while others are not. The fact that the US has cast owner of different islands in the Caribbean reflects that they had much power long years ago. Not only money power, but also the power to threaten. When they invaded Puerto Rico, the weapons of the Indians were not going to overcome them. I do not agree with their invasion. I think that each territory can have the power to develop and have a competent world economy.

America has brought benefits to the island, but they give to receive something in return. I would not say that the United States has brought us tourism because it is not. If we were independent, we were also tourism. It may not be as accessible as it is today, but remained tourism. The people like to travel and see new places and Puerto Rico is a very beautiful place for tourists.

In the case of comparing old with Puerto Rico, there are some differences. In the text read, mentioned that tourists felt afraid when traveling in taxis because they did not know how that person would react. Puerto Rico is totally Americanized. Many puertorriccan has been influenced by the cultured of the united states.I am not saying that we are equal, because both cultures have their origins and even though this island has been Americanized, we still have the African culture in our blood. Anyway, I have been never agreed that a country will owns another country, but that is the situation we live. I am not against the American people, but with the system implanted in our island. They have much power to control whatever. Finally, colonial and former military situation of Antigua is very similar to Puerto Rico, just which Puerto Rico already looks like a US state.

Literay Context Award Ceremony

The literary contest activity was very organized. It began with an introduction talking about how to improve as a writer and develop to writing habit. For me it was pleasant to see all participants who won with much joy, and to those who participated. However, what most caught my attention was the girl convicted that allow her participate and express her thoughts. Was incredible listening her talking about the reality of the jail administrator. She also felt grateful for the opportunity they gave to participate in the literary contest. . I think it was a contest of integration and see the mindset of our generation.

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.