It was so exciting to wake up and get on the road for this trip. We had been planning it since February 2013. Eighteen of us will meet up on a cruise in Puerto Rico and sail the Southern Caribbean.
Our Jetblue flights went well. The TV cuts off half way so I tried to watch Saving Mr Banks, but I just couldn't get into it. We landed around 11 am and by noon we were all checked in to the San Juan Beach and Water Club Hotel.
The staff was so friendly. It was windy and threatening rain do we headed to the rooftop pool bar. The pool itself is small and the deck only has room for three chaise loungers. Around the deck they have these great day beds and couches to enjoy the sun.
We had some chicken. Wings and a steak sandwich and then enjoyed some Medalla Light. Ron and Beth were the first to arrive then Laurie and Kate and then Marisa and Bob. We moved back and forth between the covered seating at the bar and the day beds as the rain came and went.
At 630 pm we met in the lobby and headed to Old San Juan. Bob had researched our options and recommended Toro Salao - a Spanish tapas restaurant. It was perfect. It had great outdoor patio seating. We perused the menu. Everything looked good so that's what we ordered - everything on the tapas menu. I have always wanted to say "We'll take one of everything." And I got to do it!! The food just started coming. Glenn ' s favorite was the salad, potato wedges with chorizo aloili, chicken and sausage empanadas and the fried pork with yucca. My favorites were the fried pork with yucca, ham croquettes, and a flat bread with goat cheese, arugula and Kalamata olives.
After dinner we walked down to Old Harbor Brewery to meet up with Jon and Jackie. Around 11 pm, we decided to call it a night, grabbed a cab and headed back to the hotel. Overall it was a fantastic day and I am so excited for the cruise.
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