Friday – We had an early boat trip to a nearby road access and then several small busses took us to Usiacuri, a town that specializes in creating beautiful things from palm leaves. I had the misfortune to be the one person in the very back row of the bus. Every bump and swerve (and on those roads there are many bumps and swerves) was amplified, and all I could see out the window was the edge of the road whipping by – I was above and behind all windows. It was about a 75-minute ride, by which time I was feeling very ill. Fresh air and cold water helped a great deal and everyone was very attentive, especially our river guide, Jorge.
where we practiced the most basic form of weaving with palm leaves. It definitely is a skill that needs lots of practice, and we developed an even greater appreciation for the artwork!
the lovely scenery I had missed on the way out. The boats took us back to the ship.
We docked in Barranquilla, and were invited to go ashore for drinks, treats and a terrific sample of Carnival entertainment by local performers.
Wow! So much talent, so colourful, so much fun! They even dressed us up with fantastic hats and necklaces. A fabulous way to end the cruise.
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