'I want to go back to San Juan!'

Puerto Rico

My heart's devotion
Let it sink back into the ocean
Always the hurricanes blowing
Always the population growing
And the money owing
And the sunlight streaming
And the natives steaming


Before our visit in November, I think my feelings about Puerto Rico were based solely on the lyrics to this song from West Side Story. I was not optimistic about our trip to San Juan. Anita didn't make it sound like a very appealing place and, hence, I didn't think I would like it very much. Luckily, I was very wrong. San Juan and I got along swimmingly. Gorgeous architecture, scrumptious cuisine, authentic shopping and friendly locals made it impossible not to have a delightful time.