Introduction and Cruise Itinerary
Taran Peirson and Al Meeh flew to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and boarded Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas for a seven night cruise to some amazing tropical islands.
RCL Jewel of the Seas
Leaving San Diego
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Flying into San Juan
San Juan at night
Puerto Rico capitol building
Since the 16th Century, La Forteleza has been the home of the governors of Puerto Rico
Las Raíces (Roots) Fountain
Walking along Paseo del Morro, a shoreline path below the walls of the Old Town
Passing another fountain
Looking back along the walking path
Continuing on
The walls of the Old City
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La Rogativa--It depicts the 1797 procession of the Bishop and religious women which is said to have scared off an invading British fleet
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Old San Juan residential neighborhood
Balcony
Retaining wall
Casa Rosa or Casa Rosada was built in 1812 as a barrack for the troops assigned to the San Augustin bastion
Castillo San Feliipe del Morro which was also known as Fort San Felipe del Morro is a 16th Century citadel named for King Phillip II of Spain
The El Morro Fortress is a national historical site
Playing soccer
Residential street in Old San Juan
