Pirates and Missionaries
March 11th 2006 Rio Dulce, the city almost by the sea. Wondering how to spend my time, I go and visit the Castillo de San Philippe. The fortress was built during the 1500's to combat pirates who were raiding the merchant ships along the river and to protect the town.
It is fairly easy to get to the site, just jump in a taxi.
Returning is a different matter all together.
I find it necessary at this point
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