On Thanksgiving, during a morning walk through nearly deserted Old San Juan, we learned that on Thanksgiving in Puerto Rico everything is closed: shops, restaurants, even fast food places.
We got a bit worried, because around noon we were leaving El Convento and San Juan, heading to an eco resort at El Junque - Puertorican rain forest.
Consequently, even roadstands, which usually serve tasty local fare, like lechon asado, pollo al carbon, etc. and an abundance of fruits and other snacks, were closed, so we arrived at Rio Grande Eco Resort quite hungry, but the resort manager immediately ordered the resort kitchen open and within less than 15 minutes we were served fresh fruits, juices, sallad, rolls and a - way too large, but tasty - cheese omelet with veggies.
I admit that we used most of the rolls to feed the turtles, having chosen a table on a patio, near the turtle pond.
After brunch wedecided to explore the resort. It is sprawling on 40 acres of an 300 years old former sugar plantation.
There is an abundance of hiking trails, a jogging path, a baseball court and a Rio Grande River runs through the resort.
The resort has aseveral family style two story "villas" - that can accomodate up to 8 people
and a few double rooms.
All villas have large balconies overlooking the resort's garden and its large and inviting pool
We barely have time to enjoy the river, nature trails and the pool, when the Thanksgiving buffet dinner was served at 5:30. It was a traditional American style Thanksgiving fare, albeit with a tropical twist.
'We did not have to worry about being hungry on Thanksgiving' mused Daughter when we lingered in the torch lit bamboo walk, casually mingling with the other guests 'I am as stuffed as the turkey'.
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