Cartagena, Colombia

The walls surrounding the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cartagena's Old City, stretch for 7 miles & are 25 feet thick! Julie and I went on separate excursions; Julie to Colombia's National Aviary, and I to the Columbia Emeralds & Old City tour. The National Aviary is located on Baru Island with over 2,000 birds including scarlet macaws, pink pelicans and the endangered Andean condor. Colombia is one of the world's main sources of Emeralds since the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th Century. In addition to touring the Old City, our tour took us to the Caribe School where students are taught jewelry making skills.

Lastly, we attended tonight's entertainment featuring Comedy Musician Greg Moreland. This man was hysterical and very talented!Read more