Saturday – We met Cathy & Lynn for breakfast, and enjoyed
the music of a live violinist and a visit from a brightly-dressed lady carrying
a bowl of fruit on her head. The group was going on another tour, but we found
the local craft market and did a bit of shopping.
Then we wandered along the
city wall overlooking the sea. We arranged to meet them and be part of the
transfer to the ship. Meanwhile, the cool of our room was most welcome. Of
course, we had to pack. You’d wonder how we could spread out so much in less
than 2 days.
We were welcomed aboard the AMA Magdalena and given lunch. The Cartagena
group had an early tour, arriving back just as we left to walk through the
Gethsemeni
neighbourhood. That neighbourhood name is pronounced “hexemony” locally and it
took me a while to understand the Biblical connection that was frequently
mentioned. It’s a very interesting area,
now undergoing gentrification but with
many reminders of its modest, and sometimes shady past. Back on board we had a
drink in Cathy’s suite and watched out the windows as we departed Cartagena and
a storm rolled in.
We saw several party boats, fireworks and spectacular
lightening strikes. Soon it was time for our welcome aboard information
session, followed by dinner. All very impressive, especially when I can have
whatever I want, garlic-free. We lingered so long over dinner that we missed a
session that happened at 9. Back in our stateroom we found lovely gifts from AMA
welcoming us aboard. Then we retired as tomorrow starts really early.
Photos of the Day
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