2017-01-14
Cartagena, Columbia

Old Town

El Viajero Hotel

Love is in the air! We are in one of the most romantic cities in the world on Valentines Day. 

We have just had a wonderful time here. Last night we sat in the plaza with the romantically lit church looming over us just feet away. We had a couple of overpriced beers, but it was well worth the $8000 pecos ($2.75 US) to sit in such a magnificently beautiful place. Later we walked over and had a Colombian pizza and then walked on to have a hand made gelato for dessert. It was really delicious, but just the show was worth the price. 

This morning we got up early and took a romantic stroll along the ancient fortress wall that separates the city from the sea.

 The sun had been up for a while, so it was already starting to take a toll on us. The waves were crashing onto the sidewalk so we had to protect our cameras. Then we came upon a bunch of fisherman who were pulling in a gigantic net full of fish. We stopped and took pictures until the net was pulled in. It looked like a pretty meager catch. 

Later we strolled on inland and had a nice breakfast. 

 We finished the day with a trip back to the main plaza for a beer and meat and corn on a stick. Wow what a great Valentines Day with a wonderful friend.