The Tradition

Doesn't every family have its traditions? Ours certainly does. And this particular tradition happens around end of March-beginning of April each year. This is the time when it's getting HOT here in San Juan - yes, by Easter, it's almost the hottest time of year. The following pictures illustrate this tradition. I doubt words are needed, except to say, you don't notice ME up there on the roof, do you?? After all, someone had to take the pictures!

BEFORE

AFTER

This "window" or "skylight" looks down on the stairs going up to my apartment. You might be asking, "Why do this every year? Why not just leave the tarp up all year?" Well, for a very good reason: the wind, rain and hot sun destroy the tarp by about August/September and it begins to shred and fly all over the neighborhood.

So, the next tradition: Taking the tarp down. That's much easier.
But someone's still gotta get up on that roof!