Man, what a day! I swear, Estancias-de-Florida (PR) never ceases to amaze me. I woke up this mornin’ thinkin’ it’d be just another chill day, ya know? But nah, life had other plans.
First off, I hit up Calle San Antonio for breakfast. Best place for a café con leche, hands down. I’m sittin’ there, mindin’ my own biz, when this dude walks in. He’s got a parrot on his shoulder! Like, seriously? A parrot? In a café? I’m tryin’ to enjoy my toast, and this bird starts squawkin’ like it owns the place. I’m like, “Bro, chill! I’m tryna eat here!”
Then, I head over to the Plaza de Recreo. It’s usually a nice spot to relax, but today? Nah. There’s a bunch of kids playin’ soccer, and one of ‘em kicks the ball right at me! I mean, c’mon! I dodge it like a ninja, but I’m still fumin’. I yell, “Watch it, Messi!” They just laugh. Kids, man.
After that, I decide to take a stroll down Calle de la Libertad. Beautiful street, palm trees everywhere, but I’m still mad about the soccer ball. I’m walkin’, thinkin’ about life, when I bump into my buddy Carlos. He’s always got some wild story. Today, he tells me he saw a guy tryin’ to sell ice cream to a goat. A goat! In the middle of the street! I can’t even.
So, we’re laughin’ about that when suddenly, the sky opens up. I mean, it’s like someone dumped a bucket of water on us. I’m soaked! Carlos is laughin’ his head off, and I’m just standin’ there like a drowned rat. “This is Estancias-de-Florida for ya,” I say. “One minute it’s sunny, next minute it’s a monsoon.”
We duck into a little bar on Calle de la Paz. I need a drink, like, now. I order a Medalla, and Carlos gets a piña colada. We’re just chillin’, talkin’ about the crazy stuff that happens here. Like, did you know there’s a guy who walks around with a pet iguana? I swear, Estancias is full of surprises.
After a few laughs and drinks, I’m feelin’ good. We decide to hit up the beach. Playa de Estancias is just a short walk away. The waves are crashin’, and I’m finally relaxin’. But then, I see this guy tryin’ to surf. He wipes out hard! I mean, faceplant in the water. I can’t help but laugh. “Dude, you okay?” I yell. He just gives me a thumbs up, all chill.
As the sun sets, the sky turns this crazy orange. It’s beautiful, man. I’m sittin’ there, thinkin’ about how wild today was. From parrot cafés to soccer balls to ice cream goats, Estancias-de-Florida is a trip.
But then, I get a text. My mom’s in town. She wants to meet up. Great. Just what I need. I love her, but she’s a handful. I’m thinkin’, “Can’t a guy catch a break?” But hey, it’s family, right?
So, I head back to Calle San Antonio to meet her. She’s already there, talkin’ to the parrot guy! Of course. I walk up, and she’s like, “Look at this cute bird!” I’m rollin’ my eyes, but I can’t help but smile.
By the end of the day, I’m exhausted but happy. Estancias-de-Florida, you crazy place. You got me laughin’, mad, and even a lil’ sentimental. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!