Puerto Rico – the end of my sailing. I have been here already twice, but Old Jan Juan – the capital of the island has so special atmosphere that it is worth to come back here again. Most of the passenger ships dock just in the center of the old city. Sorry – we were not so lucky and docked at Panamericano Pier on the other side of the bay. It is far from the public transport so I was forced to share the taxi (7 USD per person) to get to the old town.
In the narrow and still cobbled Fortaleza St I found little hostel booked via internet. They charge 36 USD for the single with fan and shared bath. I have the ironwork balcony and access to the little kitchen. The most important is that they have wi-fi internet included, so I can write you what is going on. (I carry the netbook on this voyage)
The nearest (and probably only one) supermarket is on the Plaza de Armas – some 400 m away. I was walking again narrow streets and little plazas where locals sit in the shade. There are two fortresses: El Morro and San Cristobal. Entry was free in the past but now they charge 3 USD for the entrance… Showers in the afternoon. Bring your earplugs: the location of the hostel is great but street is noisy!
