Cartagena at Christmas

The whole city is lit up for Christmas with each street having a particular style of decoration running the length of it.
There are nativities a-plenty, the most elaborate is in a marquee tent in San Francisco square. We walk around and follow the story, beginning with the angel appearing to Mary and ending with Jesus as a young boy in Nazareth - all set in a model of the town of Cartagena.
A small Christmas market sets up 300 metres down the promenade from the Marina for the month of December. There are chestnuts roasting, a bar with beer and a stage for music.
I have a magical evening there with Colm as he escorts me as I practice my latest hobby. We rollerblade round and round near the market as they play all our favourite Christmas songs.Read more