Sightseeing in Old San Juan

I don't have any very exciting stories to tell about last Saturday when I made yet another visit to Old San Juan; it was a pleasant afternoon and evening sightseeing.  But I wanted to share some of my pictures.  Enjoy!

Castillo San Cristobal--the second fort in Old San Juan
(All of the following pictures are of the same place)


Wind blowing in the wrong direction...

Flags of the US, Puerto Rico, and Spain of old







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