MY PICTURES

<< One of the fortresses abutting the Paseo La Princesa as we strolled from San Juan's cruise docks to El Morro

Beautiful Paseo La Princesa >>

<< Shade! Definitely needed more tree cover on the Paseo...

Not-so-little watch towers pierce the sky as we see it from the base of the Old City Walls >>

<< Part of the Old City Wall

San Juan had LOTS of cute little streets like this - sun-washed, tree-covered, cobble-stoned, etc. >>

<< Picture perfect with the blue ocean backdrop

El Morro fortress in Old San Juan, a National Historic Site >>

<< The views of San Juan Bay from El Morro are magnificent!

One of the cute little waterfalls in El Yunque, the Caribbean National Forest. Did you know El Yunque is the only tropical forest in the U.S. National Forest System? >>

<< We had to drive up this windy road, park, and then set off on a hike that took us to a hidden waterfall! The water was so cool and refreshing we just HAD to take a dip (sorry, no pics of that escapade yet). El Yunque is a fantastic retreat from bustling San Juan's stifling heat >>

<< Overlooking Old San Juan. Yes, Old San Juan is REALLY old - 465 years old!

One of the watch towers at Castillo de San Cristobal fortress, El Morro's partner in San Juan's defenses and also a National Historic Site >>

<< This is a stunning picture!

There's a theme to these pictures of me and the city skyline... >>

<< The flags of USA, Puerto Rico, and the Spanish military during colonial times (thanks to Jose Biaggi for this info)

The narrow and (sometimes) windy streets of Old San Juan >>

<< I had an oceanview room (also overlooking the immaculate pool) at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Spa & Casino San Juan on Isla Verde (a little far from Old San Juan). Perfect! >>

<< The houses in the Caribbean are really colorful

Plaza Colon in Old San Juan adorned with the statue of Christopher Columbus which was unveiled in 1893 on the 400th anniversary of Puerto Rico's discovery >>