Of all the ports in the Caribbean, and there are hundreds it seems, one that keeps attracting more attention is San Juan, Puerto Rico (translation: “rich port”). Strategically positioned just east of the Dominican Republic, it can be either a port to visit on the way to the Southern Caribbean or a place to embark on a Panama Canal cruise. We have done both and today’s photos reflected our visits to Old San Juan…
Shouldn’t we all know the who-when-where of the whole pina colada thing?
From inside San Cristobal, and what it must have felt like a few centuries ago.
Also inside the fort, another era’s “weapons of mass destruction” remain.
The first statue of a seahorse that we’ve seen in the Caribbean (or anywhere).
In Old San Juan, seats in Starbucks are rare, and everybody’s on a device.
Free trolley the best way to get around Old San Juan, where you need a day.
If bus is too crowded, there’s always the (not free) horse and buggy option.
Conducting an orchestra in perpetuity: Arturo Somohano Portela. Google him.
Today at portsandbows.com: Another 'Port' (Canaveral), one that's getting more options for passengers
Norwegian Dawn
7 nights
October 16, 2015
Boston (return): King’s Wharf
Inside: $629
Cost per day: $89
www.ncl.com