Mud slinging and other adventures in Cartagena


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April 25th 2010
Published: April 26th 2010
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There is the weirdest tourist attraction I've ever heard of or been to, about an hour out of Cartagena. It's a volcano where you pay good money to slosh about in your swimsuit in a mud bath, while being massaged by Colombian men (who frankly, have a dream job; they should have been paying me), then when you're covered in mud you traipse down to the lagoon where the local women strip you down, and... Read Full Entry



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Castillo de San Felipe

Looking up at the Convent
View from the roof - the pool!View from the roof - the pool!
View from the roof - the pool!

The pool is a godsend. See the hammock? My room is just next door, to the left.



26th April 2010

great pictures
It really looks and sounds like you are getting into the rythm of life in Cartagena. Glad to hear that you are managing to get some cocktails in as well... L
26th April 2010

Sounds hilarious like a cross between the deadsea and Turkish bath house!!! Nice to hear a sparkle in your words again x
27th April 2010

Hmm?
While you describe the mud adventure as fun - am not so sure I could cope with all the hands on attention. The pics look great and you certinly sound like life is great in Cartagena - how is the spanish??? Miss the life of travelling - work is fun but not the same..... don't hurry back

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