Sunday, August 4, 2013

A Caribbean Getaway

I had been planning my Caribbean getaway for over a month. I was ready for a short vacation and the chance to enjoy my free time with some of my family members and old friends.

My flight departed from the Orlando airport and landed in the town of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Aguadilla is a town located in the northwestern tip of Puerto Rico. The airport is very convenient and small. I love getting off the plane and walking from the landing strip to the main gate.

While I waited for my luggage I could see my aunt all excited waiting for me at the exit. Our final destination was about 30 minutes away in the small town of Añasco. This is the town that saw me grow up as a child. Most of my family still lives in this area.

My first stop was a car rental. I wasn't too thrilled when I received a voicemail after getting off the plane to tell me the vehicle I had rented would not be available at the time I had requested. I tried to keep my cool but thankfully they were able to give me a better deal. I had rented an economy car and ended up getting a 4 door Jeep. The best thing that could happen to me!

Later that day after settling at my grandmother's house and talking to some of the family members and decided to drive to the coastal city of Rincón. Rincón is one of my favorites towns on the island.

It's a beautiful scenery! The green mountains and the contrast of the blue coast. No wonder why they call it "El pueblo de los bellos atardeceres" (The town of beautiful sunsets).

At Rincón we stopped at a small restaurant that a friend had recommended a while back. The place is called "La Cambija". The place is known for their turnovers (pinchos) made with fresh fish. My palate was ready indulge is some delicious food.

I had a marlin turnover with a Magna, a beer brewed on the island. It tasted amazing, all the tender meat with a cold beer! I was in food heaven!

I'll share my dinner selection for the night at a Spaniard restaurant in the same town. An amazing culinary experience.

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