Beaches, Palms & Cartagena

Joanne and I had an opportunity to visit Columbia and stay in the beautiful city of Cartagena. Our host was, Carmen, an exchange student from Joanne’s high school days. Carmen is now a trial attorney and her husband, Mauricio, is a retired admiral from the Colombian navy. They graciously provided an apartment for us right on the Caribbean Sea.

Cartagena is a mix of the old walled city and a very modern downtown. There will be more to follow from our visit, but here is a start.

Joanne and Carmen

The Old City (background) and the New from La Popa

Old and New

Earthenwork Fortress

Old City Entrance

Street

Many balconies in the Old City. They reminded me of New Orleans

Old Boomer (like me)

Window

Railing

Pitcher

Fishermen at Rest

Fishermen at Work

Also Fishing

Window 2

Dinner Companion

Windsurfers at Sunset

Palm Reflections in the Pool