Old San Juan

Nicole, here! We just got back from Old San Juan! I had a great time there! We went to the old fort (El Morro) and saw all the old sites! There were some pretty amazing things to see, including the 18 foot thick walls, the old rusty cannonballs, and the views. I would want to work there just to see the beautiful views everyday!

After touring the fort, we walked around and went shopping! Morgan, Lauren, and I bought items, and other touristy stuff!!! It was fun being a tourist, and looking through all the stores where we saw different souvenirs.

We walked around a lot, and rode the bus home. It was fun, but when we were back at the apartments, we were ready to see familiar faces. I joined a game of "golf," and made it my goal to beat Bryson, and Morgan. I got Morgan, but Bryson slipped out of my grasp. Either Dad or Wanda won, I don't remember!

I want to write in my journal now, but this is probably one of my last blogs. Tomorrow we will clean up, pack up, and say our good-byes to leave for the plane.


Here is a list of the highlights of my trip. They're in no specific order, just as I think of them.
1. I got to snorkel for the first time. It was fun learning, and seeing all God has created in the underwater world.
2. I was out of the USA for the first time in my life. I've never traveled out of the US, even if this is still a US territory!
3. I got to swim in the Bio-Luminescence Bay. It was amazing seeing the sparkles on my arms and moving my legs to make the water light up!
4. I am on my first mission trip. It was fun helping out in the office and painting, and I hope we can do it again soon!
5. I got a taste of living in an apartment. 2 bedrooms, and 1 bath is not as much fun as our house at home.
6. This isn't really a highlight, but still... I miss my friends, and family back at home, but I needed a break! (I'm just kidding, but I do miss you!)
7. I got to see how a different country operates and looks. It was fun learning all about Puerto Rico.
8. I saw the beaches and waters of another place. The Caribbean Sea had perfectly clear waters.
9. I got to learn how a radio-station operates. It was cool watching the radio-masters change the channels and stuff!
10. And last but not least, I think we learned how to work together and serve God as a family. That is a highlight because it is a blessing from God.

Adios (for one of the last times)
Nicole