Paseo del morro trail
On Monday the 3rd of August 2009, Old San Juan was blanketed by rain. All through out the day, I’d listened to the radio tell me how I should not to venture outside without an umbrella. So what did I do? I started walking around town with nothing but a shoulder bag, a book and my notebook.
The day was quiet for a Monday, no shortage of workers or visitors, but the town had that sleepy quality that usually comes with rainy mornings. I had been walking around …

Experience it for free!
Through the electronic grape vine that is the Internet I received information that this weekend of July 18 and 19, The National Park services are offering free tours in Castle San Cristobal and El Morro Fort!
Come one, come all! The tours are different for each site, the San Cristobal tour features a Tunnel Tour starting at 10:30 am, Out works walk at 2:30 pm and informational talks every hour on the hour. While the El Morro tours feature Outwork walks all day and informational talks also on …

Friday and Saturday nights on Old San Juan belong to the couples. Sure, you will always see people flying solo, and groups of guys or gals having their “night out”. But even these are on the look out for another soul with which to share the night.
The lining walls of El Morro Fort has become one of the most popular spots for lovers to spend some quiet time in  the OSJ. The wall is lined with small alleys that slope into the beach and cemetery, and serve as chambers for …