Ayhan, Donna and I ventured westward today to Loiza, a locale far from the touristas. Today was warm and sunny, albeit windy as usual but ideal for another side trip, following Friday's venture to Old San Juan. We took a local bus to its final stop, not knowing there remained a 2-3-mile walk ahead before we reached the community. Above, just around the corner from Loiza, nearing the end of our patience...
Since it was Sunday, the small community was packed with families enjoying local food, music, entertainment and the beaches. We were clearly the only "foreigners," and proving the diversity of this region from the rest of San Juan that we've seen, no one spoke English. We had the pleasure of joining locals in their celebration of community. What a pleasure.Backing up a bit to our walk along the beach... a precious presence.
Donna got all dramatic, calling for PETA and shit. As a big fan of cocks, I just wanna know how much it costs to see.
We're trying our best to pretend the endless walk is entertaining and while the beach is to our left, the airport is directly on the right. We're New Yorkers, so conversation turns to planes falling from the sky and we wondered if your mammer were to fly... would she have to purchase two seats? God, if I'm sitting next to her, I pray so.Ayhan and Donna splayed across a giant genie lamp... or a tongue, depending on perspective.
We happened upon a fascinating commune along the beach, where people live year-round in tents. There is a communal area where supplies are held for the dozen of so families that reside there. Donna was able to make out a sign in Spanish that says these folks are here to command the land, protecting it from development, accepting donations. They live in obvious poverty, but in utter humility.
So we arrive in Loiza, dotted with a dozen restaurants and taverns. Donna's fare was an empanada, while Ayhan and I feasted on fresh grilled barbecued chicken skewers. Ridiculously tasty. Meanwhile, I walk around photographing various haunts, trying not to look too much like the village idiot.
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