Cartagena Days & Nights

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April 29th 2010

Published: May 3rd 2010

Cartagena is a fantastic city to people watch in. And my second favourite activity is simply meandering up and down the old streets and soaking up the atmosphere of daily life against the backdrop of the beautiful city. I can see the fruit sellers, the juice makers, the different salespeople walking up the street with their wares, and the people selling minutes on their phones. You can also adm... Read Full Entry

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Tourist pier to Playa Blanca

Pablo

A friendly hawker just next door originally had his selection of goods facing outwards, but I looked over and he had moved his selection of goods to face us. Soon after we got a much closer inspection.

Playa Blanca

The little cart is selling shrimp.

Shrimp man preparing a plate

Colombian family at the beach

Lunch at the beach

My lunch had eyes and teeth.

Waiting like hawks

Check out all the hawkers as they wait for the tourist boat to finish lunch.

Kandis at the beach

A gazillion people

Check out his gun

Not sure why the army guys were here. There were two more on the other side of the street. There's always a heavy police presence too. However the award for best guns goes to the guys in the cash vans (tanks) for ATMs and banks. SERIOUSLY big, shiny silver ones, and revolvers.

Across the road from Casa Sweety

3rd May 2010

Brigitte
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Hey Rach, glad to hear your lot has arrived.....................go crazy and enjoy the spa it sounds like you deserve it!! B xx

3rd May 2010

anonymous
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in vogue
Not only are we in vogue with high shoes and animal prints - it looks like I would be in vogue in Columbia after all that dulce de leche in Argentina! Tight clothes... sadly not so fashionable (or indeed comfortable!) here. I am very envious of your ongoing travels. I had a nice weekend at Mum's and even managed some exercise, but it's not quite the same. We had a dinner on Friday night for the Oxfam walkers. All I can say is thank the Lord that sense prevailed and I chose not to do it again, although they did incredibly well. L

3rd May 2010

anonymous
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Coco con leche
OMG I see the sweetness of conleche can now be had with coconut! It does sound delicious! I agree with Brigette - enjoy the Spa day you deserve it! nd who knows who you might meet...... someone who can listen perhaps.....

6th May 2010

Yvonne
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I love your blogs- keep them coming. You could get a job doing tourist publicity for Cartagena! It sounds really attractive, and fun too. Had a really nice visit from Lucy; a chance to hear all about the holdup at first hand. I hope thats just a distant memory by now.

7th May 2010

celeste Kreisler
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Cartagena Trolling
Thanks for the great blog entry, I appreciate the info as it is not always easy to find. Moving there July 1, you know any cartagena realtors?

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