Tuesday, 12 January 2016

Caribbean Cruise - Day 4 - San Juan

San Juan, Puerto Rico
Day 4 of our 2016 Caribbean Cruise

2nd stop - Tuesday 12 January
This was our second stop on our cruise and it turned out to be a lesson as well. We started off by stopping at a pharmacy to get Darlene some stuff for her throat and also moisturizer for myself. 
Following that, we started to walk up into the city to find some free wi-fi and do some sightseeing.... While en route to the place where the wi-fi was, we stopped at a couple of stores which had been recommended on the ship that offered discounts or free stuff for stopping in.  While trying to
Darlene and Don just off ship
purchase some sunglasses, Melodie discovered that her credit card had been compromised (or so the bank figured0 and was being declines. It took quite a while to get that straightened out, but something to remember every time we travel in the future, as being left in a strange island with no money or ID can a daunting task for anyone! 
Mitchell and Melodie just off ship
After we got that straightened out, it was time for a drink.... Or two.... Or three....
Darlene had a margarita, Pina Colada (which she had to rush drinking before we boarded the ship) and then some wine with supper later on.  Melodie , Mitchell and I had beer as it was really cheap in San Juan. ....We did not get to see much of this island, but came away with the impression of narrow, cobblestone streets, lots of shops and bars, and beautiful architecture in the buildings with gorgeous pastel colours!
Having drinks before boarding ship
We all had a really good buzz on by the time we got back on the ship, Because it was late, we had not made dinner reservations, and instead, poured ourselves some wine and headed up to the hot tub. 
One of the waiters came along and exchanged our wine glasses for plastic ones and then later he took our wine glasses while we were in deep conversations with the rest of the people in the hot tub. Colombia, Tennessee, and Michigan was where they were from.
The hot tub, mixed drinks, and no supper caught up to Darlene when we got back to our room as she had a brief (but meaningful) talk with the trash can on our arrival. It was a good thing, as she felt fine the next morning with no ill effects.

Cop and cobblestone streets as sun sets in San Juan
It is very beautiful in San Juan with a lot of character and history to explore. I had fun taking pictures but it turned dark too soon for me.. This is definitely a place worth visiting again!
Colourful buildings


Narrow, crowded streets

Darlene shopping as evening approaches

Government buildings

Finishing off the last of drink before boarding
Our ship awaits us!

Sun set

Mitchel, Darlene and Melodie

Colourful buildings

This young lady posed for us on her way to a nightclub

The dark side of San Juan...












  

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