If you can’t tell, I’m having a love affair with Puerto Rico. We’ve been fortunate enough to spend the last 3 months here and I’m amazed at how much this territory has to offer. The island is only 100 miles by 40 miles, which is one tenth the size of my home state (Indiana), but it has everything from pristine beaches to tropical rainforests. The only thing it’s missing is some snowy peaks.
Tag: Old San Juan
Life as Landlubbers in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Part 1)
Although I grew up in a small Indiana town, I’m no stranger to living in a city. Both Rob and I have spent our adult years living in cities, from Chicago to Pittsburgh to Denver. While we enjoy escaping to the outdoors for isolation, we also love all of the conveniences of city life: easy access to an airport, walkability, music and art scenes, public transportation, restaurants, and nightlife.
Discovering Puerto Rico’s History in Charming Old San Juan
Old San Juan is a town you WANT to get lost in. You can wander the cobblestone streets among the bright, colorful houses for hours without getting bored. There are historical landmarks, amazing restaurants, and great shopping around every corner. Animal lovers can’t help but notice the hundreds of healthy stray cats that roam the city adding to its charming ambiance. Old San Juan is an incredibly romantic place and a trip to Puerto Rico isn’t complete without a visit to this historical city.
From Isolation to the Big City: Coffin Island and San Juan
Coffin Island
Leaving the party towns of Boqueron and La Parguera, we set out for Isla Caja de Muertos (translation: Coffin Island) on May 8th. It was Mother’s Day, so we both called our moms while in route despite the choppy seas.