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The Bird Lady of Puerto Rico - S5:E43

14 June 2020 · 22 min · 236K views · San Juan Islands

What this video covers

The crew of a 1989 CT56 prepares for departure from San Juan, Puerto Rico, amid the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.0:19 While provisioning for an upcoming passage, the crew observes panic buying at local grocery stores and decides to expedite their departure from the island.0:59 Before leaving, they visit Old San Juan to tour the historic El Morro fortress, which guards the entrance to San Juan Bay.7:48 The site features extensive 16th-century defensive fortifications, including gun placements designed to defend against both maritime and land-based attacks.10:52 The crew also participates in a guided sunset food tour through the city, visiting local establishments to sample traditional dishes such as mofongo and coconut mojitos.16:29 The tour highlights the city's colonial architecture, including the narrowest building in the district and the governor's residence.20:43

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Island SPIRIT 525Their boatTa Chaio Shipbuilding Co. (TAIWAN) Ct-56Their boat

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