San Juan Day 2
The big thing for the day was going to the Arecibo Observatory. The nice concierge could not get a package tour becuase not enough people were interested, so I went on my own. This was my first use of Uber. It went and well the driver was cool. He was surprised I was more quiet than the usual tourist. He also knew there might not be any Uber drivers in the Aercibo area, so he was willing to wait for me. Arecibo is in a pretty isolated place. A lot of cool little houses near by in a mountious area. There was one shot I should have gotten of a chicken and a cat standing next to each other in a yard. Once we got there one still had to hike several yards uphill to get to visitors center. I had to go twice to tell the driver how long I would be since cell phones had to be off or an airplane mode while in the area. Arecibo was very cool. There was an 18 minute film explaining the history of the radio telescope. I was surprised it took about 3 years to build something that big and complicated especially the the suff above the dish which are in my shot. Then we got to hang out at the observation deck, take pictures, and eat.
Then I got something for Pat and myself in the gift show. Then I went back to San Juan. I got some rest and decided to checkout old San Juan. At first I was going on the bus tour but It seemed to late in the day, so I just walked and found there were signs for a walking tour. It was called the Puerta de Tierra tour. It was easy to follow since there was a bike path next to it. I passed by some cool sites including the Puerto Rican Legislative Branch, nice beaches, headquarters of a major political party, another park, and several defensive sights going back 400 years. There are few shots below.
There was one more picture that struck me (see below). I know this is possibly not related to Pulse but it was nice to see. This was in front of a big sports center.
Then I stopped for sushi and shrimp at a local Asian restaurant. Then back to the hotel.
Today the con starts. Wush us all luck.
Then I got something for Pat and myself in the gift show. Then I went back to San Juan. I got some rest and decided to checkout old San Juan. At first I was going on the bus tour but It seemed to late in the day, so I just walked and found there were signs for a walking tour. It was called the Puerta de Tierra tour. It was easy to follow since there was a bike path next to it. I passed by some cool sites including the Puerto Rican Legislative Branch, nice beaches, headquarters of a major political party, another park, and several defensive sights going back 400 years. There are few shots below.
There was one more picture that struck me (see below). I know this is possibly not related to Pulse but it was nice to see. This was in front of a big sports center.
Then I stopped for sushi and shrimp at a local Asian restaurant. Then back to the hotel.
Today the con starts. Wush us all luck.