This is more or less what the inside of the boat looks like whenever we leave it for a few weeks or more. Fridges off and wedged open to air out, cushions propped up off the walls, not a scrap of food anywhere, sheets cleaned and put away off the beds, etc.. By the time we pack up for a month or two away it looks as if we are never coming back. Which is sort of fun, because when we move back in it feels like an all new home. The start of a new season, and a new adventure. The kids get to put all their stuff away and hang up new pictures, Ali stocks the fridges and pantry with enough food for a month, I fire up the engines, and we’re off.
We’re days away from a possible change in the COVID restrictions. Frankly, I kind of prefer it like this.
The off-season goal is to work our way through, and rate, every flavor of piragua. Piña received a 7 out of 10.
The locals were out this Saturday afternoon. The weather on this hill, with the constant NE trade wind breeze, makes it the best spot in all of Old San Juan.
We’ll have some news about our dock cat, Rico, soon. For now here’s just another cat hanging around in the park. At any given time in Old San Juan you can spot a cat. Just sit down and scan the area like a Where’s Waldo book.
10 Comments on “Off Season San Juan”
Nice shots of a beautiful place.
I agree that your lifestyle is profound, but parts of our country is running the Nazi scenario, are you going to place it safe and watch it happen again?
I have no idea what this means or what you are asking me.
Welcome to the world of political trolls.
The second photo (street scene) is just gorgeous! Love the colors, so much like Mexico. SO clean and people-free. I would like it.
Off season looks peaceful! Great photos.
Glad the hurricane season has been forgiving so far. Almost over!
Thanks as always for sharing your adventures.
Yes, 9/24…come on a few more weeks of checking noaa. You guys hang in there as well!
Hey Pat, we’re looking for a Grand Banks and I’m curious if the 42’ would be big enough for 3 kids (6/9/10yo). Add a bunk to the V-berth maybe? We’d be seasonal coastal cruisers in Southern California, eventually making to the Caribbean. I like the Alaskan 50 or 55, but wonder if it’s too big. Thanks for keeping us entertained all these years. -Alex
Hi Alex, check out the Grand Banks Motoryacht (not the Classic) – it has 3 cabins and might work for you. The Alaskans are nice but extra feet, add extra everything (including expenses and comfort).
Thanks Ali! I definitely like the idea of a more manageable sized boat. Since we won’t be full-time smaller will be okay. All the best to you and Pat.