We were curious to see San Juan again. The 2017 Hurricane season was very damaging to Puerto Rico and the repairs are on-going! Ironically, just a few days ago, a contractor managed to knock down a critical power-line and wipe out the electricity! Happily, power was restored by the time we arrived and Old Town San Juan looked as lovely as ever! The buildings had been cleaned and many were newly painted. Although lots of street signs were missing, the overhead electric wires were firmly replaced and in working order; the roofs were repaired; everything was neat and clean!
We awoke in San Juan to a bright and sunny morning.Old San Juan looked as lovely as we remembered.It’s an easy walk off the ship and into town–which is, literally, right across the street.Columbus SquareA tiny park across the street from both San Juan Bautista Cathedral and the El Convento Hotel. Love the old tree!The San Juan Bautitsta Cathedral, containing the tomb of Ponce de Leon.The El Convento Hotel was once the nunnery of the Cathedral. Today, it is a lovely hotel and restaurant across the street from the Cathedral and just up the hill from Pigeon Park and the Chapel of Christ the Savior.Looking towards La Forteleza, the Governor’s Residence.Looking towards the Governor’s Residence at the end of the street.The San Juan Gate. There are five gates in the Old City Wall. This gate was used by Spanish dignataries. They would enter the city and then walk up the street to the Cathedral and thank God for their safe arrival.Shoppping in Old Town.Looking at Harmony of the Seas on the pier as she prepares to depart San Juan. We will follow her out a little later.
This was our last port-of-call for the 2018 HAL World Cruise! We’ll be home in a few days and must now get busy packing up for the disembarkation! Thank you for joining us on this adventure. We love to hear from you as we travel; and it is our sincere hope you find these destinations as interesting as we do!
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