Soakin' Up The Sun in Cartagena

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March 7th 2007

Published: August 7th 2007

Sorry folks, a little behind here on the blog. But many of you were bad little subscribers and didnt leave me comments on my last blog anyway. Shame on you. Cartagena, what can i say. Sun, beaches, relaxation, bliss....... This was the R and R i was looking for. As soon as i arrived, aside from the rather militant security at the airport, it was clear how lovely the people were. Friendly, kind... Read Full Entry

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Making My Way Down the Amazon Trail

Firefly

I am borrowing the Aussie tradition, and going on a 'walk-about', to follow my passion. Stepping out of the 'rat race' for a life sabbatical, i'm chasing my long-time dream of doing conservation work in the amazon. On a whirlwind tour of South America, I will be volunteering with conservation organizations and animal sanctuaries, while seeking out all the sights, sounds and adventures I can stuff into my psyche along the way! For more about me or my trip, visit my site at: www.theamazontrail.com Thank you Bon Jovi for the amazing words of inspiration: “It’s my life- It’s now or ... full info

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pretty sweet, huh

its finally warm enough to dress like a girl. whooo hooo!

Cartegena

Beach Bummin

Isla Encanta

Gorgeous beach on the Isla Rosaria tour

Condo Crazy

Cartagena is exploding with development

La Boca

the ritzy beach area of la boca. NICE but mobbed with vendors trying to sell you stuff.

Can you say fresh

right off the dock, these guys had a waterside table of fresh seafood

Aquarium on Isla Rosario tour

i am not much of a fan of aquariums, but this one was great!

Aquarium on Isla Rosario tour

giant tortoise

Aquarium on Isla Rosario tour

school of fisheys swimming in a circle until someone dropped some food in the middle....

Sweetie pie!

Feeding frenzy

Sunset on the beach

looking back at old town

My friend

the hotel had a pet Tamarin monkey. very sad because he is nocturnal and they had his cage in the sun. But he loved me, go figure!

21st March 2007

jane
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beautiful!
Tana, it is so wonderful to hear from you, and see all the lovely sights in Cartegena. I had no idea it was such a gorgeous city. All my images come from the news and they are not pretty. I am also delighted to hear that you will be coming home in a few weeks. I hope that you plan a trip to Columbia soon. I would love to see you and hear first hand accounts of your travels in person. Your mom and I would welcome the opportunty to make some of your favorite vegetarian dishes and chocolate desserts--whatever you have missed most at mealtimes during yout time in SA. Jane

21st March 2007

Adam
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Fat Lady
Is it Botero? He always does fat people. Looks like you're (almost) back to civilization! Start counting down til the Gyu!

21st March 2007

Terry
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Cartagena look beautiful!
Tan, Looks like you hit some real nice property -- pretty and probably more people than wild animals. The pictures are beautiful. I'm sending you an email too. Take care Love, Mom

22nd March 2007

monster
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home!??!!
Damn, girl--imagining you back in the States is actually a little bit of a stretch right now!!! I like the fat-chick statue--back in the day, that was considered sexy. Just my rotten luck to be born NOW.... Is it my imagination, or are they a little hooked on the concept of "old" i Cartagena? "Old" Town, "Old" Shoes...when you go to the store do you find "Old and Improved Tide with Bleach"? (And what would that even be in Spanish, anyway?) Okay, I'm done--keep me posted and plan a stop in Chi during your Return Trip World Tour '07...

22nd March 2007

Bernie
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Hi Tan-- Wonderful pictures, as usual!! Cartagena looks like a beautiful place. Everything looks like it has just been freshly painted and in such beautiful colors! It reminds me of rainbow row in Charleston. You do seem to be able to capture the soul of the places you visit. I hope you have time to send a few more blogs before you return to the states. Speaking of which, have you decided if you will be able to visit us here in Columbia? It would be so nice to see you again after all this time. Be safe-- Love, Dad

22nd March 2007

Debbie
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Soakin' up the sun
Hey Tana, I was glad to hear from you and that you will be home soon although I sure will miss your blog and all the beautiful pictures.It has been great to follow you on your adventures. How do you feel about coming home, mixed emotions? The weather here in Lexington is great, suppose to be 89 this weekend. Hope to see you when you come to see your Mom and Dad. Take care and enjoy!!!

22nd March 2007

Korky
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Hot Damn!
Tana, Well, it looks like Cartagena was SO much better than Brazil! It has so many colorful buildings (old) and nice buildings (new). Drinks, nice food, beaches - must have been a great place to relax! Peanut thought the fat lady was you, but I told him I didn't think so! He said 'meeep' Thanks for putting the effort into keeping us up-to-date w/ you by doing your blog. It's nice to live vicariously through your eyes! Cheer up, you'll be back in LA soon. Kwirk

9th April 2007

Holly
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better late than never?
hi - Sorry I've been absent the past few weeks. Things here have been wilder than usual. The buildings in Cartagena were so pretty with all those nice colors. If I ever have to live in town I want the houses to be painted like that. We have a 4 day old filly and she is doing well. Oh, and I have 10 ducklings and I'm loving having them. They are in the house still...... Happy Easter!

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