Tagged With "Morro Bay"

Looks like a great hike, Jonathan! A nice combination of nature and archaeology. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.

What a great hike!

Fascinating history. Stunning photos. Thanks.

A missing bit: El Morro and the historic site as a whole is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but while I included that in the Tags and Collections for the blog, I forgot to mention it in the text! My apologies...

Sounds like the unplanned cultural excursion that I prefer. I hate being shoulder to shoulder when its peak time. So like you I go the opposite way to the rush. Good pix too ....

It's been long enough since my residence in PR that I seem to be craving a trip back. Having lived in Isla Verde & Santurce, I've wanted to return for a stay in Old San Juan. You've just added fuel to that desire, JL.

Garry and PM You are right, I hate being caught in crowds - it's why I have spent 1.5 weeks in Florence and I have never been to the Uffizi. I look for the smaller museums and out of the way towns. That is my favorite way to travel.

Hello Jonathan L, What a day! Sounds like a case where changing horses midstream is a good thing. I guess that's what traveling is all about. Taking the good with the bad and expect the unexpected. Cruise ships can be a nuisance especially when they unload all their passengers on unsuspecting adventurers like yourself. Glad to hear it worked okay in the end. Love the pics too.

Old San Juan is my February destination for next year, so thanks for the preview! I hope you'll be writing more about it in coming months...

  El Morro, the giant fortification that's guarded San Juan Harbor for nearly 500 years, is the sight we saw before we saw it. Its image is everywhere when you do online research for a trip to Puerto Rico; its "garitas"—small domed...

VisitBritian announced the winners in their 'Great names for Great  Britain ' campaign The campaign used the existing trend of the Chinese to give literal names to favorite celebrities, places and foods. Over 2 million Chinese visited the...

El Morro National Monument  On a drive from Taos to LA I was able to stop at El Morro National Monument ....

Jonathan L continues his tour of Santiago de Cuba

Some days consist of changing plans and crowd avoidance. One day The Amazing Ms. D and I had planned to go to Museo de las Americas in Old San Juan. This is a new museum in the building of the Instituto Cultura puertoriqueno near El Morro....

Jonathan L continues his walking tour of Old San Juan

Thai food is known for its delicious flavours, astounding variety and aesthetic appeal, like these dishes from different regions of the Thai Kingdom.

A nicely preserved 1970 Cougar 2 door, spotted in front of a Bakery/Cafe in Morro Bay, California

Two different species striking similar poses on California beaches.

Jonathan L gives us a tour of two historic Spanish forts, later used by the U.S., that guard the entrance to San Juan Bay

"Both forts are U.S. National Park Historic Sites. The fee is $10 for a one-day ticket that will provide entrance to both El Morro and San Cristóbal. If you have a yearly NHP pass, it will get you in for free." I'm familiar with National Park Service passes, yearly & lifetime. I've been unable to find a reference to the "NHP " pass. Can you clarify please? Thanks for the visit to San Juan's forts. El Morro was a favorite spot when I lived in PR.

Oooops, I mistyped that. It should have been NPS.

I am heading to Puerto Rico in October. I am excited to see the forts. Thank you for the great preview!

You're welcome.