| s/y Nine of Cups Puerto Rico 2002 |
| Puerto Rico Facts... Official Name: Commonwealth of Puerto Rico a territory of the USA Capital: San Juan Population: ~ 4 million Area: 100 x 35 square miles…about the size of Connecticut Currency: US dollar $ Language: English and Spanish Highest point: Cerro de Punta 1,339 m |
After a month in the DR, we left Luperon and headed directly for Puerto Rico. The 48-
hour passage was a bit rainy, but otherwise thankfully uneventful. We headed through the
sometimes treacherous Mona Passage within a stone’s throw of Isla Desecheo. We
anchored in Boqueron and cleared U.S. Customs and Immigration via a taxi ride just to
the North in Mayaguez.
hour passage was a bit rainy, but otherwise thankfully uneventful. We headed through the
sometimes treacherous Mona Passage within a stone’s throw of Isla Desecheo. We
anchored in Boqueron and cleared U.S. Customs and Immigration via a taxi ride just to
the North in Mayaguez.
The dink dock at Boqueron was pleasant and
colorful.
colorful.
Once checked in, we didn't stay long in
Boqueron, but opted to sail along PR's
southern coast to the beaches of Ponce.
Boqueron, but opted to sail along PR's
southern coast to the beaches of Ponce.
The most colorful building in Ponce was
the old fire department...now a museum.
the old fire department...now a museum.
One of the best views of San Juan Harbor
from the fortress of El Morro.
from the fortress of El Morro.
One of many parks along Paseo la Princesa.
The city is beautiful...a fine mix of Spanish
colonial and modern.
The city is beautiful...a fine mix of Spanish
colonial and modern.
In Salinas, we rented a car for a few days and
drove to San Juan. We'd visited several times
before in the past and really loved the old
city. Above, a typical street scene.
drove to San Juan. We'd visited several times
before in the past and really loved the old
city. Above, a typical street scene.
Without a doubt the image most associated
with “Isla del Encanto” is the sentry box or
garita. The boxes are located at the outer
angles of the bastions and along the city
walls and allowed centuries of sentries to
keep watch over the city. Their form and
function fascinated me and offered
unlimited photo opportunities.
with “Isla del Encanto” is the sentry box or
garita. The boxes are located at the outer
angles of the bastions and along the city
walls and allowed centuries of sentries to
keep watch over the city. Their form and
function fascinated me and offered
unlimited photo opportunities.
My favorite picture of Old San Juan taken from
the top of the City Wall overlooks the City
Gate. To the right, this window caught my eye
with its Puerto Rican flag flying proudly.
the top of the City Wall overlooks the City
Gate. To the right, this window caught my eye
with its Puerto Rican flag flying proudly.
From Puerto Rico, we sailed on to the Spanish Virgin Islands and then the AVIs.
There's plenty of room and we love the company...Come with us!
There's plenty of room and we love the company...Come with us!