Cartagena, Heart of Colombia

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OK So Evi and I have two weeks spring vacation and we wanted to go somewhere warm and historically interesting. Well, why not Colombia and Panama? So we flew to Cartagena for 5 days, then we'll spend 2 in Bogota, then 5 more in Panama. I would say Cartagena is one of the most beautiful and romantic cities I've ever seen - in fact, it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Streets are full of strolling people, vendors selling everything, and the buildings are extremely colorful. The temperature is warm every day but pleasantly cool and breezy every night. The 500 year old city is enclosed in walls (built in the 17th century), and it's completely safe to wander here, day and night. Highly recommended!

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Photos

Plaza de Bolívar
Shoe shine men ply their trade.

Sculpture Mujer Reclinada
The "Reclining Woman" by the Colombian artist Fernando Botero at the Plaza de Santo Domingo. Look closely at the reflections.

Evi and the parrot
He (she?) lives at our B&B

Evi finds a Swiss restaurant
Again

Police at the ready
There are police on every street, making the city (feel) safe

If you lived here,
you'd be home by now.

Lunch on Baru Island
We sat "IN" the water to eat. No need for napkins. Just don't drop your silverware.

Comments

[Edi]

thank you
Thank you for letting me take part of your carebean trip. Might you have much more pleasure !

[Scott]

What a colorful and beautiful place! It is especially nice to see you two looking so happy.