Oh no Cartagena...

Every morning I have gotten up early and been so leisure about my day. The actual morning I have to be somewhere - Craig had to wake me up. Since taxis are iffy here in Bogota, Craig was going to order me a cab when he got to work. Unfortunately, something went wrong and I had to hail a taxi on the street with less than 20 minutes to safely get to the airport. Well I lucked out - my driver was like Mario Andretti. He weaved between cars and got me to the airport in less than 20 minutes. He also didn't cheat me - which was pretty awesome. He was so sweet!

Unfortunately, I was at the international terminal and had to race to the domestic terminal to a very long check-in line. I wasn't sure if I was going to make it so I started chatting with one of the airline workers in English (for a moment I forgot I was in Colombia). The guy gave me the same blank stare I give the Colombians speaking Espanol to me :)  He then gave me a huge smile and laughed and responded to me in English. I made it through security with 20 minutes to spare - went to the wrong gate and then rushed to the correct gate. The flight was delayed for 40 minutes! I went to the Dunkin' Donuts stand got a coffee and a arequipe donut (delicious!).

Arriving in Cartagena - you immediately feel the temperature and humidity. I was a sweaty mess, but so happy to have arrived.

 My first meal in Cartagena.  Cerviche - se fue muy delicioso!

 My first drink - margarita at Cafe Del Mar - watching the sunset!

 Cafe Del Mar.

Leaving the bar and having no idea how to get back to my hotel!








I did make it back to my hotel. I went to a restaurant by the Parque Fernandez Madrid where I got a falafel plate - it was okay. I should have gotten more seafood! I did get serenaded by a fella - it was a mix between rapping and singing. Unfortunately, I had no change to give him, but it was really entertaining. Since I had no money for him - I was afraid to take a photo or video it :(  You'll just have to trust me.

It's hard to see but there are about 5 guys break dancing in the park to both American hip hop (Jay Z) and Colombian Reggaeton music. They were pretty good.