Day 5 - El Morro

Today was my last day in Puerto Rico! This week has gone by very fast, but has been full of exciting moments, laughter, educational experiences, and a whole lot of fun! This has been an amazing experience! In the words of my dad, "Life's short. See what you can." And that is exactly what we did!

This morning we traveled back to Old San Juan to tour El Morro (The Mound). It is the fortress of San Juan and the bay. It is an incredible work of engineering and architecture. The walls are at least 18ft thick and 20ft high - impenetrable by artillery. There are six levels, each one designed for a different military tactic.

On the fortress there are three flags: Puerto Rico, United States, and Spanish. Each flag represents each Nation involved.

Following our tour, we walked to the city gate of San Juan and walked on the board walk along the water. It is a beautiful area - fully renovated and a breathtaking entrance to the city.