San Andres

San Andres, originalmente cargada por nunca morir.

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