Friday, January 31, 2020

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

Today we wrapped up five days in the capital of Puerto Rico by visiting Old San Juan (San Juan Antiguo).  San Juan is the second-oldest city in the New World and boasts two 500-year-old forts, San Cristobal Castle and San Felipe del Morro Castle, bookending the islet, which is connected to the main island by three bridges.  It also boasts the second-oldest cathedral in the Americas.
San Cristobel


San Felipe del Morro
  The old city is easily navigated on foot as the forts are about one mile apart.  It's a very uplifting place, full of candy-colored colonial buildings, monuments and art.  As you meander down the cobblestone streets there's lots to grab your attention.






Cobblestone street in center
Colon Plaza



Legislative Building

La Perla


Cat corner


Pigeons Park

Cristo Chapel
We've been enjoying our time at "Condado del Mar" about five miles from Old San Juan, swimming, walking the beach and playing tennis. We took the bus for 35 cents to Old San Juan and that's how we'll get to the Cruise ship Terminal tomorrow as its it's right across from the bus terminal.   Time to start the second leg of our trip, as we board the Star Legend for 15 days relaxing.  


Looking west from Condado del Mar

Looking east
The tennis court under repair when we arrived!  We got to play four times.
Condado beaches early one morning


A little rough for swimming but the birds find food

Western part of Condado where the big hotels are

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Unknown said...

Lynne and Jim, Great account of your trip. I love the pictures! It sounds as you continue to have a great time after leaving the ship too. We enjoyed Lisbon until I got sick, but I was surprised that they got a doctor to come to the hotel, but I needed an x-ray so I had to go to the hospital. Fortunately I had 2 pneumonia shots, so this bout was mild compared to the time I had it many years ago.

Pat

February 29, 2020 at 5:57 AM

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