A turquoise sea
Hovering around the island
Beautiful and tranquil
Brings to my memory
Those times when
I’ve been happy
As the seagulls fly about
Their cries rushing through the wind
And dying in the water
I hope to see you again
Swimming in the currents
Of my soul
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El mar infinito
Azul y tranquillo
Me recuerda de otros tiempos
Cuando fui feliz
Mientras que las gaviotas
Vuelan en el cielo
Y sus gritos mueren en el agua
Yo te quiero ver
Nadando en las
Corrientes de mi alma
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Saturday, October 13, 2007
San Andres- Colombia
San Andres
After an hour and a half in the plane
We arrived at San Andres
An island lost in the Caribbean Sea.
Avoiding the holes on the floor
Our taxi careered along the road
Showing us a trillion sights and sounds
The island greeted us with big waves
Beaches full of yellow sand, and noisy streets.
Our hotel appeared amidst the busy traffic
Running all the time to unknown destination
Dressed in a smart uniform
And wearing his best Caribbean smile,
The porter led us to the hotel lobby,
Where a young woman with a short skirt filed her nails
"How can I help you?"
She asked in a Spanish accent
Reminiscent of those conquistadors
Roaming the Caribbean Sea centuries ago
After we told her our business she frowned.
"You have to wait for the room to be vacated," she said.
We had to wear blue wrist bands
To identify ourselves
To the rest of the tourists
In search of happiness
Sitting by a fountain
We talked about the trip,
The clock on the wall
Ticking the minutes
Then we got the keys to open a big room
At the end of a corridor
With a kitchen and toilet
Crashing against the wall
The sea spilled drops
Of salty water by the balcony
Bringing noise to our world
On going to the restaurant
Lunch waited for us.
Blue waves caressing the beach
And we had pasta with rice and pudding
Before refreshing our day
With a cold glass of juice
We went to see the town
As a bride and her groom
Tied the knot amidst the sand, sea and sky
Wearing a white dress
She promised to love him
The sun shining all around
They kissed by the sea
Claiming their happiness
"Buy my coconut biscuits," a man said.
After buying a cocada,
I took his picture
Balancing a basket on his head like superman
I believed in anything at that moment.
On walking along the street
We found a shop full of bras, pants, and other things.
I wanted to look better
The spirit of the island
Getting to my heart and senses
Warm breeze caressed my face
Leaving the sky full of clouds
While the sun disappeared in the sea