If you’re planning to travel from San Juan International Airport and need long-term parking for your vehicle, you’ll discover that the lot is incredibly hard to find. Follow Messy Suitcase as we find the entrance and demonstrate how to get to the terminal.
Long Term Parking is located adjacent to Terminal E, and has
a capacity for 249 cars. The minimum
stay is 5 days and the minimum cost is $60. There’s also no shuttle to the main
terminal, so be prepared to walk!
We ventured 2 ½ hours south of Bogota to the Salt Cathedral,
the “First Wonder of Colombia.” The Catedral
de Sal de Zipaquirá is an underground Roman Catholic Church built within
the tunnels of a salt mine 660 feet underground inside
a mountain near the city of Zipaquirá,
Colombia.
It’s a huge tourist destination and a popular pilgrimage spot.
This massive subterranean cathedral is truly spectacular,
with dramatic lighting, sculptures, light shows, Gregorian Chants and choir
music, a mining tour, an underground mall, and even a train. Following the
Stations of the Cross is a fascinating experience. The eerie combination of
otherworldly and touristy is not to be missed!
We paid about $40 for the entry fee, plus the cost for the
tour guide who drove us through the mountains.
Madrid is shockingly delightful. We walked all over the city in what will surely be the first of many visits back to this wonderful Spanish city. Bob’s f Every direction in Madrid, there’s something interesting!
Bob's favorite
place in Madrid was the Plaza Mayor, a classic European central square with
scores of charming outdoor restaurants and local entertainment. Lisa’s was
gelato scooped to resemble flowers the size of her head!
While strolling around the fascinating streets, shopping,
people-watching, and trying the excellent food, we encountered an unexpected
air parade over our heads. We also visited the Museo de Jamon (Ham Museum), and
Bob ordered up a classic ham sandwich.
We walked through lush, wondrously landscaped Retiro Park,
Madrid’s Central Park, and discovered the Crystal Palace (which is an art
center, and while it was closed for renovation, the views inside were awesome),
enjoyed street music, walked the paths and crossed creeks, and saw a lovely
lake where you can go canoeing.
We also placed a love lock in Plaza Mayor and visited the
Palacio de Vasquez (part of the Reina Sofia ticket, but pretty uninspiring),
Museum of Anthropology (pleasant, even though Bob thought it was the Museum of
Archeology until he noticed the dearth of dinosaurs). We averaged about 7 miles
a day walking around Madrid, and finally tried the clean, modern Metro when our
feet got sore.
Our last breakfast, featuring tortillas Española and churros
with chocolate sauce in an outdoor restaurant near the train station, was a
mouthwatering invitation to return.
P.S. Plaza de la Villa is
just a very old plaza. Learn more.
