A very pretty city with a lot of action (see text below), but the (beach) water is not as clean as in Santa Marta.
Cartagena
this is part of the opening form I signed at the hotel. It's a messy business.
The locals quickly came in to sell what they could.
Blas de Lezo defended Cartagena spectacularly against the British.You will note that he has a wooden leg. One cannot see from here that is right arm is also limp.
Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
cannon
San Felipe
there were extensive underground tunnels to be used as escape routes, but also to confuse attackers.
the door-knockers are indications of who live in the house. Lions indicate military personnel.
Window honouring San Pedro de Claver who dedicated his life to helping the slaves
Isla del Encanto which is an exaggeration, but it was a nice side-trip.
Admiral Vernon had misjudged the situation and actually minted a coin to celebrate his victory (which never actually happened)
other side of the coin showing Blason his knees in front of Vernon. When the British admiral lost, he hurriedly tried to recollect all the coins that were already in circulation.
me in the guard tower of San Felipe
Another view of Cartagena
San Felipe
Cartagena from Fort San Felipe
around town
there are many of these spikes to protect against witches.
Simon Bolivar