Island pictures

This statue is in the park near the fort a in San Juan. We walked to both forts (there are two). The older one had 18 foot thick walls in some places, making it very secure from invasions. Last time we were here by sail boat there were hundreds of people on the grounds having a picnic. or flying a kite, or just hanging out with family and friends. This was a weekday and things were pretty quiet. In every town we notice all the real estate for sale. There is hurricane damage to houses and businesses some which will never recover.

We had docked in St Thomas. Then a Carnival Cruise ship joined us on the other side of the dock.

I watched closely as a motor boat went near all the moored boats to make sure the cruise ship was far enough away from these boats. The bow thrusters controlled what was happening. It looked like this vessel could cream a mooring field but nothing happened. Amazing. They had like four or five bow thrusters and the boat was larger than our cruise ship.

When we got off the ship we were greeted by an unexpected inhabitant.

They lined the rocks next to the pavers of the side walk.

****
Half Moon Cay is an island owned by Holland America. When we first got on the ship they put us all in quaratine for two days. You were encouraged to take hand sanitizer from the person who dispensed it at the doors entering the dining areas. No one could serve themselves from the buffets. Then the rules were loosened on day three. When we went to Half Moon Cay the other ship had been to Europe and many guest got a virus so we were encouraged to use the hanb sanitzer again. Separate towel colors were used so you could tell if those people near you were from the "other " vessel. The really sick people were not even allowed off their boats and were given room service as their only dining option. Our ship brought it's own stuff and everything was wiped down, chaise lounges and all to eliminate contaimination from the other ship.

Here are two BIG ships on anchor at HMC.

Charles had to snorkel a little. He saw lots of little fish over that darkened part of this small reef.

They had a BBQ on land with a bar building made up like a pirate ship with holes through the walls. It was cute. A ship band played nearby. Plenty of white sandy beach for everyone.