Heading Home

I sit in the garden these last few moments waiting for my cab to arrive to take me to the airport. I get to the airport and find out I am 2 hours early. Oh well, uneventful flight home.

Extra photos...

Interesting outdoor Sculpture

Again......Mr. Hostos

Shouting out.....

This is the time to thank those people who by their actions showed me random acts of kindness, or were just plain nice and fun.

Janet who made wonderful drinks and had a warm smile.
Kelly the surfer who took care of me with drinks and food my last night.
Jan the owner who is a wonderful artist and offered to paint my portrait
Manuel the chef made some awesome food.

San Cristobal castle

These are from the wonderful San Cristobal Castle. A protective fortification on the opposite end of the Harbor for the defensive of creating a crossfire with the earlier Castle.

Injury prone....

Would not say today was my lucky day. The the morning visiting castle San Christobal. This castle fort stood guard over the coast in position to provide crossfire with San Felipe. There was much more access to the various tunnels, dungeons, quarters and battlements. I spent over two hours walking throughout the massive fort.
I cut my finger holding on to the railing which produced a good amount of blood that I got some band aides for the cut. I then got a splinter on the wooden railing walking down the stairs. Finally, walking in Old San Juan after the castle, I feel my leg going into a deep hole, instinctively to my amazement, I grabbed onto the sigh pole and kept myself for getting seriously hurt falling into an open hole. I realize, I need to get a drink and walk back to the hotel to take it easy. Today is not my day..

More Castle photos

Sentry box

Narrow walkway....

400 years and counting

I got up feeling refreshed took a shower and when down for coffee. After a lukewarm cup of coffee, I headed to San Felipe Del Moro Castle. The scenic 15 minute walk overlooking the ocean lead me to this historic castle. Before you enter the castle, you must walk along this esplanade about a quarter mile until you reach the entrance. I mention it because as you see the video presentation of the Castle, you realize any invading army before they came upon the castle had to run this esplanade as canon and musket fire rained down on you. You really need to be committed or just plain committed to a cause to attempt such a fool hardy act.
I am going to put a link in, rather than go through the history. My impression of the fort with its seven foot thick walls, along with various moats, and multiple tiers defense fortifications is a wonder to behold. As you stand on the battlements, or walk out onto the lookout perches and you can visual the English Warships coming into the harbor attempting to soften up the fort for a land attack. The well defended Castle never fell. not until TR and the rough riders along with American Warships made Puerto Rico its own.

The Obvious