Today we moved to Cartagena city center – a UNESCO site and historic gem. The streets are narrow and cobblestone & brick and the area is walled off from the rest of city. The architecture is interesting and the combination of beautifully restored to old & craggy is fun. The tide was high when we arrived – so some streets are flooded. The vibe here is very relaxed. The citizens seem involved & attentive – the pace is relaxed. And yes, we are adjusting.
There are plazas and pocket parks that are enjoyed by all – pigeons included!
We enjoyed music, happy hour, & a stunning sunset on the top of the city wall at a cafe/bar. That was a lovely way to relax.
Yes, I had a coffee at a Juan Valdez cafe- lovely!
And we wandered the streets / dodging the vendors & loving window shopping at the many cute shops.
Cartagena is not for everyone- it is hot & steamy, one needs to keep valuables close, and there is an honest working class charm to this part of the city.
We enjoyed a fabulous dinner at a top notch restaurant. Lovely old architecture- ate under the palm trees, and listened to Mozart. Practiced our Spanish & discussed sports with a very knowledgeable Columbian fan. And the price of our dinner entrees was similar to Five Guys! 😆 Loco! A bonus: watched a gecko scamper around the palm tree!
Music was enjoyable, scenery spectacular!
Camino Venture 