01 October - Mompox and Pirates

 Wednesday -- Breakfast was leisurely, then we strolled along the riverside, admiring the old buildings in this part of Mompox, and spotting several iguanas. The houses are single-story, but there is significant flood protection along the banks.  We were back on board well before we sailed at 10:15 and just relaxed until lunch, and then played cards after lunch until time for the story of pirates, buccaneers and privateers in this area. A nap took us to time for the lively onboard performance of Cumbria music, and dance with El Banco. For the performance all the ladies were given fascinators, and the men red bandanas. 

We had expected to encounter them on shore, but were unable to dock at their home port. Conversation over dinner took us to bed time.  Soon we’ll be getting ready to disembark, which we’ll be sorry to do. This is fun.

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