Category: Puerto Rico

el faro 2

el faro 2

Another shot of this beautiful location in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico.

el faro

el faro

We are back in Puerto Rico for a couple of posts. Located on top of 200-foot limestone cliffs overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the Cabo Rojo Lighthouse marks the south-west tip of Puerto Rico. The lighthouse is simply called El Faro by locals.

young lady of the plaza

Before we leave the historic Plaza Colon, we will take some time to enjoy this young lade having fun with some other guests of the plaza.
Before we leave the historic Plaza Colon, we will take some time to enjoy this young lady having fun with some other guests of the plaza. Don’t worry, we’ll be paying some more visits to Puerto Rico!

Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria

Our Lady of the Candelaria Cathedral or (Spanish) Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria is the cathedral for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mayagüez located in the eastern end of the Colón Main Square facing the town hall in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
Our Lady of the Candelaria Cathedral or (Spanish) Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria is the cathedral for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mayagüez located in the eastern end of the Colón Main Square facing the town hall in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. It is a beautiful house of worship. I love the plaza “concept”: church and government joined by an open area. I can just imagine, in days past, church and civic leaders having conversations and working together to serve the community. Both the spiritual and civic community should complement one another, and, certainly have the potential to have a social/societal as well as individual/transformational impact for justice and service. In other news, rutakintome pictures now has a Facebook home. Also, a special thanks to my growing WordPress family! You are all amazing artists!                                                                 Feel free to stop by and say hello on Facebook:

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Mayaguez Town Hall

Continuing our visit to Plaza Colon in Mayaguez, PR, here is a shot of the Mayaguez Town Hall grand staircase. I am not quite sure that the locals call it the "grand staircase", but, I have decided to give them that name.
Continuing our visit to Plaza Colon in Mayaguez, PR, here is a shot of the Mayaguez Town Hall “grand staircase”. I am not quite sure that the locals call it the “grand staircase”, but, I have decided to give it that name. I love the black and white tile flooring! This building sits on one side of the Plaza, and a cathedral sits on the other. You can see the cathedral in the background in this post. I will be posting an interior image of the cathedral soon.

Plaza Colon, Mayaguez

Plaza Colon, Mayaguez

Sort of an Andy Warhol meets Pokemon… I think…

my back story

Plaza Colon

Above, the Plaza Colon, the main plaza in the city of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Below, Freddy and Carmen, my parents. I recently returned from a trip to be with my dear parents in Puerto Rico. My mom’s sister is dying, and they are taking care of her. It was a bittersweet time. My parents possess a rare kind of love that is sacrificial, wholly other centered, and without measure. I included the picture above because both the beautiful character and kindness of mom and dad, and the city of Mayaguez, are a part of my back story. It was such a pleasure to take walks with my dad and hear him tell stories… it was so good to hold my mom and be reminded of her unending care… it was so amazing to sit next to my mom’s sister while she made me laugh! I am so grateful for the facets of my back story… I hope to follow my folks in giving, loving, and laughter… I hope to share the joy they have given me with my wife and family for many years to come… thank you mom and dad…

my parents

A big dish!

The world's largest and most sensitive radiotelescope is located in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. You can learn about this amazing feat of engineering and science here.
The world’s largest and most sensitive radiotelescope is located in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. You can learn about this amazing feat of engineering and science here.

Three Kings Day

Taken in the Plaza Colón of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. It's all about Three Kings Day (Epiphany)!
Taken in the Plaza Colón of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. It’s all about Three Kings Day!

mom and dad

Mom and dad have been walking together for 54 years. They are the finest example of committed love that I have ever seen, and I am grateful.

Mom and dad have been walking together for 54 years. They are the finest example of committed love that I have ever seen, and I am grateful.