Puerto Rico!

Back in March Heather, MB, Ted and myself took a trip together to Puerto Rico. It was a trip of many firsts: it was all of our first time in PR, it was the first time I traveled to a warm climate in the Winter (the day we left for the trip Chicago had gotten hammered with 10 inches of snow) and it was the first time since I was, I don't know...13 since I've been on a beach. It wasn't too terrible, I must admit.


View From Our Back Deck, Maniti, Puerto Rico


MB & Ted on the Private Beach, Maniti, Puerto Rico

The entire time of our stay, the Ocean was extremely angry, bringing huge waves and un-swimmable waters. The rock cove pictured below was probably about 20 ft. tall, to give you some idea.
(Not pictured: MB & Ted getting taken out by said waves)

Rough Waters, Maniti, Puerto Rico

We spent an afternoon exploring around Old San Juan, a city that is completely sequestered by massive brick walls. The Spanish erected these structures, as well as two protective forts, back in the 1500s to keep their (many) enemies at bay.

Walls Around Old San Juan, Puerto Rico


Walls Around Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

 

A Fort's Watchtower, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico


The Fort was massive and terrifying, but provided some stellar vistas.


View from the Fort, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
(Spot The Cat for Extra Credit) 

 
View from the Fort, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico


Heather At the Fort, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico




MB at the Fort,  Old San Juan, Puerto Rico


Abstract Nature, Maniti Puerto Rico


Heather, MB, and Pecas, on the Beach, Puerto Rico

To see some more shots from the trip, click on this and head on over to Flickr.