Puerto Rico viewed from a gringo’s perspective
24 Apr
In Puerto Rico there are what seems like a million cops driving around. On very rare occasions you will see people pulled over. I have often wondered what it takes to get pulled over because the driving here is so chaotic.
So far what I have learned, cops only seem to care about speeding if you are on a long stretch of road that has no stop lights. What they… Continue reading
31 Mar

~ photo by DanAllison
Being a white guy from the States I don’t think I have ever really understood prejudice and racism like a Hispanic or Black guy has. So it has been a little strange for me to live in Puerto Rico where there is some prejudice going on. I don’t know if it is because I am white… Continue reading
26 Mar
So you are driving along in San Juan and decide that you want to goto the beaches in Condado. Suddenly a cop gets behind you with his lights on. Your initial reaction I am sure is “Damn!”. Don’t worry though… You are in Puerto Rico! The police always drive around with their… Continue reading