When Spence told me we were going to Puerto Rico this year for the company trip, I have to admit that I didn't exactly know where Puerto Rico was, or anything about the place, for that matter. So I was excited to learn a little about it's history while I was there. Puerto Rico is one of the many islands of the Caribbean. Christopher Columbus found it on his second voyage in 1493 and soon after it became a property of Spain. In 1898 the United States defeated Spain in the Spanish American war and Puerto Rico became a US property. I hope you all enjoyed the history lesson.
Anyway, back to the trip....it was a beautiful place to vacation.....and also a little strange being in the Caribbean....surrounded by people who speak spanish, while still being in the United States. Kind of weird eh?? The picture above is of the view from the balcony of our hotel room. I KNOW! Beautiful right!
This is our room! It was beautiful and beachy and the beds were oh so comfy! I can not tell you how wonderful it was to sleep in! Waking up to the sound of the ocean wasn't half bad either.
On Sunday we rented a car and drove to old San Jaun. We did a little window shopping and visited San Cristobal{an old military fort built by the Spanish in the 15oo's} So Cool! I LOVE OLD STUFF! {from left to right: Spence, My mother-in-law Sherry, and my Father-in-law Spencer Sr.}
Old San Juan is beautiful. The town is so quaint and the buildings have so much character. A lot of the streets were paved in stone. I just loved the old town charm.
This is our room! It was beautiful and beachy and the beds were oh so comfy! I can not tell you how wonderful it was to sleep in! Waking up to the sound of the ocean wasn't half bad either.
This is a picture of our hotel.. EL CONQUISTADOR.
On Sunday we rented a car and drove to old San Jaun. We did a little window shopping and visited San Cristobal{an old military fort built by the Spanish in the 15oo's} So Cool! I LOVE OLD STUFF! {from left to right: Spence, My mother-in-law Sherry, and my Father-in-law Spencer Sr.}
Old San Juan is beautiful. The town is so quaint and the buildings have so much character. A lot of the streets were paved in stone. I just loved the old town charm.
Ok, this is the last picture I promise. Spencer kept getting mad at me for taking a ton of pictures of all the buildings. I just think they are so beautiful. All of them are painted with such bright cheery colors. They just make me smile. Well, I still have a lot of pics to sort through and touch up. So try and hold in your excitement for just a bit longer! I've got a lot more to post about.
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oh my gosh I am so jealous right now! It looks amazing!! and fun... and relaxing.... geez. And I for one LOVE the pics of the building! They are beautiful and you did a great job capturing them!
A few years ago Bruce and I went to Puerto Rico...we loved it...one day we convinced the guard at the gate of El Conquistador to give us a day pass...We loved it...The hotel, pool and private island was amazing! A family from our ward was there last week probably the same time you were! Your trip sounds so fun!
IT IT BEAUTIFUL! I love the caribbean. Such great people. Cant wait until December can you?! LUV YA!!!
Your pics are great Cass! AND YOUR HOTEL looks awesome! So glad you had such a wonderful time.
WOW! I never knew how beautiful Puerto Rico is! You room is so fun. I love all the bright colors! I'm glad you had fun. Are you home now?
Sarah, we flew back on tuesday. 8 hours of flying! I was toast!
I guess I need to travel more because there are way to many beautiful places I need to go.
Andrea, I think Hawaii will be plenty beautiful!
Ooooooh, looks so fun and beautiful...I have wanted to go there for a long time! Looks like a great time!
This trip looks heavenly and I loved your room!
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