Rest at Last....For Now at Least...

It's all over. Finally. No more arguments, no more moving from place to place, and no more questions. Nothing. Yesterday, we took Abuelo's ashes to the Cementerio Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazziz in San Juan, and there they were buried. My parents, Abuela, siblings, aunt, cousins, and I along with Abuelo's brother and his wife were able to say our last words to his remains before they were sealed. I was happy to give Abuelo the much needed and deserved rest that he's getting now. I think it's a huge weight off of my family's shoulders, too. I am also happy to know that he was back here on the land that he loved and devoted his entire life to. Moreover, he now lies in the capital city, which is rich with Puerto Rican history and stories that we shared together. The cemetary is also full of patriots of the island just like him, so I know that he is in good company. I am very comforted to know that he is finally at rest in a place that he loved where I can visit him whenever I feel the need.

After that important piece of buisness was taken care of, we made our way to the eastern tip of Puerto Rico to enjoy a lovely beach in Luquillo because our plans in Fajardo were spoiled by the rules of El Conquistador Resort. We managed to have a fantastic time despite the momentary disappointment. After some delicious coconut ice cream and quenepas, we worked up our appetite with some beach fun before the rain shut us down. Though we were upset to be forced out of the water by more water, it was time for dinner anyway.

We made our way to Aurorita, the best Mexican place known to man, where I enjoyed some crunchy chicken flautas and soft tacos to accompany them. Then, it was time to say goodbye as we headed our separate ways. Sad because our cousins were flying home today, we were comforted by the fact that we will be seeing each other again before we know it.