Spring Break in Puerto Rico
Written by Andrew Taylor
From walking on sandy beaches to adventuring through untamed rainforests or driving through colorful towns, the vibrant island of Puerto Rico has it all and more. Sophomore Rachel Spenst experienced these wonders over Spring Break on a trip with her sister.
Their flight took off on Saturday afternoon, March 5th. After landing in Puerto Rico at midnight -what would be two in the morning back home- they got to their friend’s house in Bayamón. Until their departure on Thursday morning, the troupe would road trip around the island and explore the culture of the local citizens. The tour included the cities of Canóvanas, Old San Juan, and Fajardo, along with some beaches and El Yunque, the rainforest.
Puerto Rico had much to offer. Rachel and her sister returned to the church they had served with the previous summer. They enjoyed the local cuisine -Rachel is a big fan- and lots and lots of ice cream. Rachel said, “Some of my favorite parts of the trip were the tropical weather, spending time with my sister and friends, being partially immersed in Spanish for a few days, and jamming out to Spanish music on our night drives.”
Though she never dreamed of going on such a spontaneous journey, Rachel said she is grateful for the new memories she got to make with her sister and friends. Though she was sad to return home to snow, especially after the time passed so quickly, Rachel will not soon forget the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.
Photos courtesy of Rachel Spenst
