One day as a tourist in old San
Juan was a good and funny experience. As part of English class that I am taking
the professor sent us to go to somewhere on the island and did the role of
tourists. Even dress up as a tourist. It came out better than planned because I
planned to go to the beach, but that evening one of my best friends called me
that her boyfriend break up with her and she wanted to distract her mind and
hangout. So the new destination was the Old San Juan. I came to San Juan at
about 10:00 pm was super full and the roads were closed because the parking was
full. Here the story begins. I found a police and I asked to him if I can park
my car in the other side of the Street. He said: “Well, I’m not here because I
am cute” I was like: “Really? What is your attitude? It was just a question!”
Even if you are a resident of this
beautiful island, whenever one goes to the Old San Juan feels as a tourist! But
I definitely belong here, to this island. That air of happiness, a different
environment, where there are more tourists.
Once there, the question was: Now what? We started walking and I explain
to my friends the assignment, so they also helped me and were able to do the
activity with me. It was really funny! We spoke in English. I remember that we
asked a couple where was “El Paseo de la Princesa” and “Calle San Sebastián”. They
were very kind and explained to us how to get there.
I could see the different treatment
which give the residents to the tourists, treat them well! So I feel in goup an
out group at the same time. They were really, also they recommend places to visit.
In their list never missed “El Yunque”, Crash Boat in Aguadilla and Flamenco Beach
in Culebra. Without a doubt, make the
tourist paper was a fun activity, I had a very good time. In addition, I could
share with my friends so long ago not seeing them. One day you should do this
activity, you will see the surprises and the adventures. Have fun!
I'm glad that you learned a bit more about your identity and Puerto Rico and the life of the tourist. It is also interesting that the police officer gave you a break. I wonder if it was because you spoke in English? Why does the word "cute"have an asterisk? Was it a word in Spanish? Interesting, informative and fun post.
ReplyDeleteIt crazy to see the difference in peoples attitude towards with a simple switch of the language & acting naive to your surroundings.
ReplyDeleteI definitely think this small activity is something other people should definitely try, out of curiosity.
I'm glad you had fun!
Interesting. It was as though you were an alien in your own planet. It's funny how some people treat others based on appearances. Huh...
ReplyDeleteIt's very funny to hear about your experience with that police, but it was very disrespectful what he said to you. That doesn't mean that all the police we have in Puerto Rico are like him, but if you were a real tourist, what impression you will get about our police officers? It really make me feel ashamed.
ReplyDeletei know! everything change if u speak other language :/
ReplyDeleteIt's incredible how the people treat you differently when they think you are a tourist. I believe everybody should be nice to everybody. They should be even nicer to each other if they share culture and language and it is very curious that we tend to be meaner to those who are more similar to us. Anyway, having fun with friends makes any assingment more enjoyable!
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