Time for a new tradition, says me!
Enjoying other people’s photos is perhaps my favorite part of reading my favorite blogs. Each photo permits me a little window into a different life.
Kind of like travel, no?
Hence my new series: “Window Into…”
Each week I’ll feature one photo centered around a theme and offer a little window into the story behind the image. I’d love for you to join in, if you’re so inclined, to share a peek into your own life experiences!
I love this unassuming shot of an alley in Puerto Rico’s capital city. Something about the juxtaposition of Old San Juan’s stately architectural decay with its sparkling & electric Christmas lights. The angel-scape completely lit up the otherwise dark lane.
Ever the celebratory folk, Puerto Ricans celebrate la Navidad all December long- all the way through Dia de Reyes on January 6th!
If you visit the island nation during their end-of-year festivities, you’ll find every square in Old San Juan lit up with a massive Christmas tree, lights, and angels. Every Puerto Rican town- no matter how small- takes pride in their holiday decor.
This jubilant local pride was one of my favorite take-aways from the trip. And who isn’t a fan of stretching the joy, spirit, and compassion of the holidays for as long as humanly possible?
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If you feel like joining in and sharing a window into your life, I’d be super excited! If you don’t want to ruin our friendship by taking things to the next level, I got you- and promise we can still be “just friends.”
Show us your favorite ‘celebration’ photo… a Christmas tree ornament, an iPhone picture of a party cocktail, or a glimpse of how you celebrate the holidays in your home!
Just tag your post with “Window Into: Celebration,” and post a link in the comments section so we can find you! I can’t wait to see your celebrations!
What a cool idea, Miranda! We just got back from Asheville and Charleston (didn't make it to Poogan's like you suggested). I'm writing the post and will tag and add the link back here. Love your adventures!
Aw, thank you so much, Amanda! I can't wait to read about the Asheville/ Charleston scouting expedition! I know we share a love of food-focused travel (really, is there any other way?), so I'm sure you guys managed to eat verrry well in the Carolinas even without Poogan's! I'm looking forward to hearing what you thought of Hominy Grill, too!
Yikes, it was even harder to "report" all the details than I thought! I split the posts into North and South, but they link to each other. Here's the link to North http://travelswithabroad.wordpress.com/2013/12/07/success-scouting-expedition-to-the-carolinas-reveals-there-is-a-north-and-south/. I tagged it with Window Into: Celebration. I guess I would say we were celebrating "possibilities." :) Thanks for the chance to share...always enjoy your posts!
Just finished reading, and I loved your celebration of possibility! Hilarious, too. You're now responsible for putting Asheville on my list... any place with a double-decker coffee-slingin' bus has me at 'hello.' I'm so glad you shared- thanks for participating!
Combining two of my favorite things... your blog and photo challenges? I've been MIA from participating in them lately, but I'll probably jump in and join yours next time, unless I find time this week to do this one! How fun!
Ha, thank you! :D I'm admittedly a terrible participator in photo challenges, but I really love seeing other people's responses! I would *love* to see yours if/when life gets a little less busy!!