Outside the front gate
View from the top
The fort rises 44m above sea level and the walls are 5.5 metres thick.
Let's be honest.........no one rocks an out-post like me.
The top of the fort.
Government house that sits opposite the fort.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
El Morro
After lunch we headed over to Fort San Felipe del Morro, located on northern most point of OSJ designed to defend the bay and the city from seaborne enemies.
Outside the front gate
View from the top
The fort rises 44m above sea level and the walls are 5.5 metres thick.
Let's be honest.........no one rocks an out-post like me.
The top of the fort.
Government house that sits opposite the fort.
Outside the front gate
View from the top
The fort rises 44m above sea level and the walls are 5.5 metres thick.
Let's be honest.........no one rocks an out-post like me.
The top of the fort.
Government house that sits opposite the fort.
Puerto Rico!
A few Saturday's ago we abandoned the below freezing and chilly temperatures in New York for warmer weather in Puerto Rico.........hola!
We stayed just outside Old San Juan, close to the beach and a quick cab ride to the city centre. Our hotel was a old spanish style villa, complete with cute balconies, terracotta flooring and wrought iron everything!
After a quick dip we headed to the Parrot Club in Old San Juan for lunch.
We stayed just outside Old San Juan, close to the beach and a quick cab ride to the city centre. Our hotel was a old spanish style villa, complete with cute balconies, terracotta flooring and wrought iron everything!
After a quick dip we headed to the Parrot Club in Old San Juan for lunch.
It is one of the most popular places in OSJ, known for its nuevo latin cuisine, funky jazz, potent cocktails. colourful art and vibrant atmosphere!
After lunch we took a long walk thru the streets before winding up at some historics sites.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Superbowl Sunday
Sunday was about one thing and one thing only - Superbowl!
We had the gang over to watch the Packers and Steeler's fight it out. There was an abundance of food including texas queso, guac, oodles of dips & chips, pizza that arrived ceremoniously late, and Ruth's infamous party pies .........
.....and of course beer!
As anticipated the girls attention to the game waned after the half-time show..........
................and shenanigans ensued........!
We had the gang over to watch the Packers and Steeler's fight it out. There was an abundance of food including texas queso, guac, oodles of dips & chips, pizza that arrived ceremoniously late, and Ruth's infamous party pies .........
.....and of course beer!
As anticipated the girls attention to the game waned after the half-time show..........
................and shenanigans ensued........!
Friday, January 28, 2011
How to Spot an Australian
There are many ways to spot an Australia, but the easiest is to observe the manner in which they eat a burger .
I present to you a Bronte Burger with the Lot: pineapple, beets, fried egg, sweet chilli, truffle mayo served with fries.
Subject A: The American
Knife and Fork in FULL swing, shirt bottoned almost all the way up and I'm pretty sure that shirt is also tucked in :)
Subject B: The New Zealander
Sheepish grin, shirt loosely done up, knife and fork in use.
Subject C: The Australian
Head to tow in green and gold, attacking the burger like it may be my last meal.
Minus a few points for cutting it in half..........
...........but Bonus Points for having a good laugh at myself in the process!
I present to you a Bronte Burger with the Lot: pineapple, beets, fried egg, sweet chilli, truffle mayo served with fries.
Subject A: The American
Knife and Fork in FULL swing, shirt bottoned almost all the way up and I'm pretty sure that shirt is also tucked in :)
Subject B: The New Zealander
Sheepish grin, shirt loosely done up, knife and fork in use.
Subject C: The Australian
Head to tow in green and gold, attacking the burger like it may be my last meal.
Minus a few points for cutting it in half..........
...........but Bonus Points for having a good laugh at myself in the process!
Australia Day
Wednesday was Australia Day......... Oi Oi Oi !
In true Australian spirit, we battled the snow storm and hit the Australia pub “kingswood” in the West Village. They put on a great spread with traditional aussie food, dessert , beer and even had a meat raffle!
Not off centre, just included the flag!
The menu featured all things Australia from rocket salad to barramundi to lamingtons.
The boys tucked into the Bronte burgers.........
.............washed down with Coopers Pale Ale, we can finally get it here!
Ruth was all class and got the rack of lamb....
To say the place was PACKED would be putting it lightly, there was probably around 500-600 aussie's clammering at the bar.
That being said I was impressed that so many made the effort, in a snow storm and so far away from home, it made me very proud to be from the land down under.
There was a sea of green and gold, and fantastic to hear a familiar accent, although by the end of the night a few were a bit slurred.
The only thing missing was a "Thunder From Down Under" style strip tease by Hugh Jackman!
In true Australian spirit, we battled the snow storm and hit the Australia pub “kingswood” in the West Village. They put on a great spread with traditional aussie food, dessert , beer and even had a meat raffle!
Not off centre, just included the flag!
The menu featured all things Australia from rocket salad to barramundi to lamingtons.
The boys tucked into the Bronte burgers.........
.............washed down with Coopers Pale Ale, we can finally get it here!
Ruth was all class and got the rack of lamb....
And I joined in the burger fun complete with a slice of pineapple, beetroot and a fried egg..........ohhhhhhhhh yeah................I was Big Kev excited!
To say the place was PACKED would be putting it lightly, there was probably around 500-600 aussie's clammering at the bar.
That being said I was impressed that so many made the effort, in a snow storm and so far away from home, it made me very proud to be from the land down under.
There was a sea of green and gold, and fantastic to hear a familiar accent, although by the end of the night a few were a bit slurred.
The only thing missing was a "Thunder From Down Under" style strip tease by Hugh Jackman!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Dinner At Otto
Seeing Amy was in town, I thought it a great opportunity for everyone to meet.
Before heading down to the Village for dinner, we started with champagne at Chez Curtis!
We had a huge table, including myself, Amy, Ana, Elise, David, Diane, Mary, Lorin, Nathan, Sinclair and Ruth, going clockwise.
There was lots of food, wine, story sharing and laughter!
A few of us kicked on and the shennagians continued well into the wee wee wee hours of Sunday morning.
Before heading down to the Village for dinner, we started with champagne at Chez Curtis!
We had a huge table, including myself, Amy, Ana, Elise, David, Diane, Mary, Lorin, Nathan, Sinclair and Ruth, going clockwise.
There was lots of food, wine, story sharing and laughter!
A few of us kicked on and the shennagians continued well into the wee wee wee hours of Sunday morning.
Ice-Skating in Central Park
After a long walk we made our way over to the Ice Rink in Central Park.
This is something we have been wanting to do for a while, and seeing Amy is the more accomplished skater we thought it best to wait for her!
We had a great time, despite David falling, and Alex even managed to skate away from the edge with the help of Amy.....
......awww
Look no hands!
This is something we have been wanting to do for a while, and seeing Amy is the more accomplished skater we thought it best to wait for her!
We had a great time, despite David falling, and Alex even managed to skate away from the edge with the help of Amy.....
......awww
Look no hands!
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