Today was the last day in San Juan, PR for us.  I went on the catamaran and snorkeling exursion arranged by the school today, which was wicked fun.  It was a gorgeous day, with plenty of breeze and warm water.  This evening we have an early curfew since we’ll be sailing tomorrow.  Freshmen had to …

We arrived in San Juan, Puerto Rico around 0830 this morning.  After a couple of hiccups with the electronic check on/off system, everyone granted liberty was off the ship and out into port.  The weather was perfect for a warm welcome into Puerto Rico. We got lucky and had a last-minute berth re-assignment last night …

I’m writing from the John F. Germany Public Library in Tampa with 2/C Balcunas, checking e-mail and other various Internet items.  It’s cold here today (54 degrees Fahrenheit) so it’s a good day to do indoor things. Tampa has been a pretty mellow port for me so far.  Sunday my grandfather and partner came up …