26 September - Around Cartagena

 Friday – Early Morning view from our balcony.

  

We had hoped to join the AMA city tour today, but we were too late asking, and could not be added to the group. We checked with the concierge, who set us up for a private tour with a really terrific guide, Carlos. He picked us up at 10 and showed us the city until about 1pm. We really got a taste of Cartagena – starting at the

highest point, for views and a taste of history, viewing the fortifications 

 

 

 

 

and driving through some very interesting neighbourhoods. In many cases it was amazing to drive down extremely narrow passages shared with pedestrians, or to see amazing artwork offered for sale beside the street. We ended the tour with a 

 

 

 

 

visit to the Emerald Museum, where temptation proved irresistible!!!  

 

 

 

 Back to the hotel, we needed a rest after being out in the heat and humidity.

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