Digital Summer Journal By: Ramon Sanchez
Dec 15, 2014
Digital Summer Journal
By: Ramon Sanchez
Flight to Puerto Rico
• Interesting Fact: San Juan is the oldest city in U.S. territory, founded in 1521 by Ponce de Leon.
• This makes it the oldest city under the American flag.
Around the Island
• Interesting Fact: Puerto Rico was first called by its native Tainos, Boriken; or land of the brave lord.
A little Tour on the Island
• Interesting Fact: The word “hurricane” came from the native Tainos living in Puerto Rico.
Historic Areas
• Interesting Fact: In 1634 construction begins on massive walls around San Juan to protect it, unique in the New World.
The Rich Port
• Interesting Fact: In 1508, the first school was established in Caparra Village, the first settlement established by Juan Ponce de Leon.
Iglesia San Christobal
• Interesting Fact: The oldest church still in use in the Americas is found in San Juan which was built in 1522, La Iglesia de San Jose.
Puerto Rican Hotels
• Interesting Fact: The flag has an important meaning….
• Red stripes - the blood from the brave warriors.White stripes - victory and peace after obtaining independence. Blue triangle - the sky and coastal waters. White lone star - the beautiful Island.
Puerto Rican Beaches
• Interesting Fact: The coconut palm tree was introduced to the island from the Pacific in 1542 by either Portuguese or Spanish traders.
Back To Jersey
• I spent some time reading my summer reading books in this library.
• The books were called Animal Farm and Big Mouth and Ugly Girl.
Jersey Boyz
• I used to come here once a week to eat a ½ pound bacon cheese burger
• Won customer of the month
Library Park
• I used to come hang out here with my friends.
• My brother and his friends were often found here playing tag.
Lincoln School
• I used to come here and play basketball with my friends.
• The rim was bent so it was harder too shoot.
Dunkin Donuts
• I used to come here to eat a dozen munchkins.
• We met an elderly lady here and we thought she was a ghost.
Roma Pizza
• Used to come here to eat two plain slices of pizza.
• Best pizzeria in town.
Café Cubano
• Came here to eat a Cuban sandwich or also known as “un cubano”.
• It was a nice atmosphere because it was never packed with people.
Quiznos
• Liked the meatball sandwiches.
• It was running out of business so everything was cheap.
Minit Mart
• Used to come here because it had a great variety of Arizona's.
• The employees weren’t very polite and they didn’t want me to take this picture on the side.
Ho Mei Kitchen
• Used to come here everyday to eat pork fried rice for lunch.
• Best Chinese food in town.
Depkin Field
• There were times where everyone from the grade used to meet up here.
• This was the main place to hang out.