How much closer to paradise can you get? Great friends and good beer, right next to the beach!
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Day 2 - Relaxing!
After a long hot day of walking around San Juan, Raymond took us to a beachside bar where the beer was cold and the atmosphere utopian.
How much closer to paradise can you get? Great friends and good beer, right next to the beach!
How much closer to paradise can you get? Great friends and good beer, right next to the beach!
Day 2 - A walk through Old San Juan
Our second day in Puerto Rico, we met my friend and published author Nomar Knight, and his two beautiful children, Raymond and Yanira. They took us on a walking tour of Old San Juan. Our first stop was a restaurant where they introduced us to mayorcas, delicious pastry dishes.
If you're going to drive in San Juan, rent a small car and bring LOTS of patience. Pedestrians cross the street with absolutlely no regard for traffic flow or direction. And they give YOU attititude. The streets are extremely narrow so if a delivery driver has to stop and make a delivery, be prepared to sit and wait for several minutes. Traffic moves slowly so drivers will push their way into the flow of traffic or else they will be waiting forever.
The old city wall which runs through much of Old San Juan.
One of the many lookout points in the city wall.
Yanira, Nomar, Fuzzy and Raymond.
The Bacardi Distillery from Old San Juan.
This banyan tree is at least 500 years old. It was there when the gate was built in the 1600's.
The gate into Old San Juan.
The street leading into teh citgy away from the wall. It led to the cathedral, so once the King and Queen arrived, they could go straight to the cathedral and give thanks to God for a safe passage.
A statue commemorating the arrival of the first settlers.
What a sentry might see from one of the lookout towers.
A totem pole from the time of the Taino Indians.
The grave of a known witch.
The cemetery below the fort.
A courtyard typical of the houses in Puerto Rico.
If you're going to drive in San Juan, rent a small car and bring LOTS of patience. Pedestrians cross the street with absolutlely no regard for traffic flow or direction. And they give YOU attititude. The streets are extremely narrow so if a delivery driver has to stop and make a delivery, be prepared to sit and wait for several minutes. Traffic moves slowly so drivers will push their way into the flow of traffic or else they will be waiting forever.
The old city wall which runs through much of Old San Juan.
One of the many lookout points in the city wall.
Yanira, Nomar, Fuzzy and Raymond.
The Bacardi Distillery from Old San Juan.
This banyan tree is at least 500 years old. It was there when the gate was built in the 1600's.The gate into Old San Juan.
The street leading into teh citgy away from the wall. It led to the cathedral, so once the King and Queen arrived, they could go straight to the cathedral and give thanks to God for a safe passage.
A statue commemorating the arrival of the first settlers.
What a sentry might see from one of the lookout towers.
A totem pole from the time of the Taino Indians.
The grave of a known witch.
The cemetery below the fort.
A courtyard typical of the houses in Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico - Day 1, Ron Bacardi Distillery
Despite the lack of directions and after driving around for a couple of hours, we finally found the Bacardi Distillery in Catano, Puerto Rico (Our GPS couldn't find anything with the word 'Bacardi' which in Puerto Rico is like not finding the Great Arch in St. Louis). The distillery is situated on some beautiful land.
Fuzzy enjoys the tour!
The famous Bacardi Bat.
Me and the bat.
The gorgeous art deco style of the main building.
The pavillion area where they serve free (small) cocktails to visitors.
The world headquarters on Biscayne Boulevard in Miami has similar artwork.
Another look at the main building with the sun behind it.
Beautiful landscaping.
A view of El Morro from the Bacardi Distillery.
I enjoy a refreshing beverage or two in the pavillion.
Fuzzy enjoys the tour!
The famous Bacardi Bat.
Me and the bat.
The gorgeous art deco style of the main building.
The pavillion area where they serve free (small) cocktails to visitors.
The world headquarters on Biscayne Boulevard in Miami has similar artwork.
Another look at the main building with the sun behind it.
Beautiful landscaping.
A view of El Morro from the Bacardi Distillery.
I enjoy a refreshing beverage or two in the pavillion.
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