It’s officially been a month since we returned from our fabulous vacation to Puerto Rico and it feels like it’s been a year. I think we should have stayed the full 2 weeks, but it just wasn’t possible. It’s like it’s never enough time, we haven’t visited enough people or gone to enough beaches. In … More Puerto Rico Diary Part 4: The Door to San Juan
The San Felipe Castle, also known as El Morro, sits on a hill facing the North most point of San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was designed to defend the port in the Spanish Colonial era and was built between 1539-1587. The Fort still stands today and is the most highly visited location in Puerto Rico. … More Puerto Rico Diary Part 3: Castles and Cemeteries
It’s been a week since my return from my much needed vacation in Puerto Rico and I’m going through serious withdrawal. One of my favorite places to visit every time I go back home is Old San Juan. Sure, it’s a little touristy, but it’s so rich with over 500 years of history and beautiful … More Puerto Rico Diary Part 2: VSJ
More on my vacation to Puerto Rico where I acted like a serious tourist. I love that I’m able to come back to the island I called home for 22 years and experience it in a completely different light. Old San Juan may be somewhat of a tourist trap, but if you’re willing to walk … More Donde está El Morro? (Where is El Morro?)
My trip to Puerto Rico was amazing! I really needed that. The weather was perfect and I had the opportunity to stroll around the streets of Old San Juan. The Spanish Colonial architecture and cobblestone streets in the historic downtown always take me back to my youth when my Dad would take us there for … More En mi viejo San Juan
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