Just Another Day in Paradise...

For those of you who aren't caught up yet, I'm in Puerto Rico for a month photographing a school for deaf children. Now, the new school year has yet to commence, and as a result, today we were able to just relax and enjoy this abnormally cool weather. And when I say "cool," I mean ninety degrees with about ninety percent humidity.

Today I awoke to the sound of rain pounding on the window panes. Confused, I moved to peek outside wondering how that liquid gold dawn light could coexist with such a fierce storm. As I staggered toward the door, Miranda appeared from the bathroom just as a stray kitten peeked his head into the laundry room. Frail as can be and fur matted down from the early morning rain, Miranda moved to scoop up the tiny bag of bones in an old towel. For fear that the kitten would soon turn to dog food, she proceeded to temporarily place him in the car.

The remainder of our day revolved around new sights, foods, and experiences, everything from finding lil' kitty a home, to a quick dip in the ocean at Playa Azul. It was really great to hang out with Austin (A.K.A.) and Miranda (both hearing) and get to know their background; learning all the while more and more about deaf culture and current issues. Sadly, they'll be going back to Ohio tomorrow after a five week stay here at ESD. They will be greatly missed!

Now, I've included images from just a few of the highlights of the day. Please Enjoy!


So fierce!


Clouds looming above the Puerto Rican Rain Forest.


Quenepas. They're kind of like a Puerto Rican grape, but you can't eat the skins and the flesh of the fruit is like much like a gel consistency.


And this is where we shower...


One thing I absolutely love about this island, everywhere you look, there are such amazingly vibrant colors!


Everywhere, green.


The courtyard of ESD.


Miranda looking beautiful at sunset!


A.K.A. & Miranda made us a wonderfully delicious dinner!


Tostones. Twice fried plantain slices. Very scrumptuous!