Today some of us decided to take full advantage of the strike day and we went exploring in Old San Juan!
Old San Juan is considered the oldest settlement within U.S. territory with buildings dating back to the 16th and 17th century when Puerto Rico was under Spanish Possesion. Isn't it gorgeous?? I love the everything about Old San Jun--the narrow cobblestone streets, all the buildings with the huge, tall wooden shutters and the intriquite designs on the balcony railings!
Oh, and also the bright colors of all the buildings make it that much more beautiful! Look at this place here! Wow, that is a lime green house...ha. And there are plenty more places just like this!
Eventuall we made our way to the far point of Old San Juan where "El Morro is located.
El Morro is the most famous fort still in existence today in Puerto Rico which was built in the 16th century for use by Spanish troops to keep seaborne enemies out of San Juan. The word "morro" actually means "promontoy" in English. Today this castle welcomes people of arriving cruise ships to the bussiest port in the Caribbean.
We went up to the top level mostly, "Land Defense Level" and to a couple other levels. It was really amazing to see how well this fort has been preserved after 500 years!
