2-23-2022 New Adventure - Caribbean Cruise

First Stop on Our Caribbean Adventure was a Pre-Cruise Extension at The Caribe Hilton in San Juan Puerto Rico.  Arrival was late in the afternoon, so we had a nice dinner of Veal Marsala the the Rustica Restaurant at the Hotel and took a walk along the waterfront.





Veal Marsala

First Full Day in San Juan Puerto Rico


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