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    • TravelerHochzeitsreise Kolumbien
      Day 12

      Spaziergang

      January 31 in Colombia ⋅ 🌬 32 °C

      Der Tag begann heute ganz gemütlich erst gegen halb 12.
      Endlich mal lange ausgeschlafen und uns heute morgen etwas Zeit gelassen und uns treiben lassen.
      Nach einem ausgedehnten Frühstück haben wir uns auf den Weg zur Festung "San Felipe de Barajas".
      Leider hätten wir dafür 50.000 COP p.P. zahlen müssen und das war uns einfach zu viel Geld...

      Auf dem Weg dorthin wurde uns doch nochmal stark verdeutlicht, wie kontrastreich Cartagena ist. Das Zentrum, Getsemani und Bocagrande sind stark am kommenden Viertel. Es gibt kulinarisch sehr gute und auch sehr teure Restaurants, die den europäischen Preisen in Nichts nachstehen. Teure Boutiquen und Cafés..

      Geht man aber einfach über die Brücke, von Getsemani gerade Mal 150m, vielleicht auch 200m weiter, erkennt man nichts mehr. Wie in einer anderen Welt liegt der Müll überall rechts und links. Niemand kümmert sich darum, während im Zentrum etc. fast täglich die Straßen vom Müll gesäubert werden.
      Menschen liegen im Dreck und schlafen mitten auf der Straße und teilweise unter der Brücke. Es ist ein Kontrast wie schwarz zu weiß. Die Schere zwischen Arm und Reich ist in Cartagena enorm und den meisten ist es wohl auch nicht so bewusst, da diese Bubble nie verlassen wird...

      Morgen reisen wir weiter nach Santa Marta und werden dort einige Tage verbringen.
      Wir nehmen eine Bus, der ca. 5,5 Std. Benötigen wird.      Read more

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    • 🇨🇴Colombia & 🇨🇷Costa Rica
      Day 12

      Piraten, Schätze und DER Sonnenuntergang

      January 15 in Colombia ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C

      Plündernde Piraten, sinkende Schiffe, Truhen voller Gold: Es wäre faszinierend, eine Zeitreise in das Cartagena der Kolonialzeit machen zu können. Hier lagern die Schätze vor dem Abtransport nach Spanien. Das lockt immer wieder Piraten an, mehrmals wird die Stadt geplündert. 1708 versenkt die britische Flotte unweit der Küste die spanische "San José", die mindestens 200 Tonnen Gold, Silber und Smaragde geladen hat. Das Wrack wird erst 2015 entdeckt und liegt noch immer auf dem Meeresgrund. So spannend das alles ist, so viel menschliches Elend ist mit der Geschichte der Stadt verbunden. Die Spanier töten die Ureinwohner oder unterjochen sie, bringen massenhaft Sklaven aus Afrika her. Diese sind es, die einen mächtigen Schutzwall bauen müssen, um die Stadt vor Angriffen zu sichern. Herzstück ist die Festung San Felipe, die wir heute in der noch angenehmen Vormittagshitze von rund 30 Grad besuchen. Später schlendern wir durch die wunderschöne Altstadt, die zum Unesco-Welterbe gehört. Sie bildet einen starken Kontrast zu den steril-weissen Wohntürmen, die das moderne und wohlhabende Cartagena repräsentieren. In einem Park erspähen wir kleine süsse Äffchen und sogar ein Faultier. Am Abend fahren wir mit einem Schiff in die Bucht hinaus, schauen den Pelikanen beim Jagen zu und geniessen den bildschönen Sonnenuntergang bei Drinks und Musik.

      Mehr zur gesunkenen "San José" und ihrem Schatz: https://www.dw.com/de/goldschatz-im-meer-neue-b…      Read more

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    • South America ’23
      Day 34

      Cartagena

      October 4, 2023 in Colombia ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C

      Literally slapped in the face with heat and humidity the moment we stepped off the plane. A reminder that we're not in the mountains anymore, welcome back to sea level for the first time in 20 days and welcome to the Carribbean town of Cartagena.

      Castillo de San Filipe de Barajas is a giant fort, not castle, that was used to protect this town many times from invading countries. Infact the only time it lost was suspected because of an insider job. The people were unhappy with the governer at the time and let the French take over.

      A very imposing structure that is filled with tunnels and traps and space for dozens of cannons from all sides.

      After that we explored the walled city. This part is heritage protected and was the main areas for the rich of colonial times. Protected by a high wall, the streets are narrow and stone, still with house and carriage filling them. Each corner and street telling a different story of the history of this city.

      Outside the walled part of the city we walked to the Getsemani neighbourhood. Which what they lack in wealthy houses they exceed in the wealth of culture and vibrancy. A very pretty area, especially say night with it alight with colour.

      I agree there are some beautiful pictures. But the hidden truth behind them is this city is uncomfortably hot. Way too hot.      Read more

    • susi-picturesAmerica 2023
      Day 61

      Cartagena, Miscellaneous

      June 13, 2023 in Colombia ⋅ 🌧 33 °C

      Okay, es gibt freilaufende, ehhhm, freischlafende Faultiere 🦥 in den öffentlichen Parks. Und kleine Affen auch. Schöne Blumen und Aussichten über die Lagunen auf die modernen Stadtteile mit den Wolkenkratzern. Die lass ich mal aus. War stattdessen in der Festung San Felipe, wo sich ca. 2.000 Spanier 23.500 Engländern entgegenstellten und mit Hilfe der Moskitos auch gewannen. Der eine Anführer der Spanier hatte durch andere Schlachten nur noch ein Bein, einen Arm und ein Auge. Sie nannten in Don Blass, den halben Mann. Transporter werden überschätzt, man schafft auch vieles mit Rad und Wägelchen. In Cartagena gibt es einen Walk of Fame für die Schönheitsköniginnen des Landes. Strassenkünstler werden auch mal als Stuntdouble für Will Smith rekrutiert und San Pedro Claver spricht krallenartig zu dem befreiten Sklaven, der ihm als Übersetzer in der Kommunikation zu den verschleppten Afrikanern half. Und Boteros „La Gorda Getrudis“ nochmal von hinten. 😉

      Okay, there are free-running, ehhhm, free-sleeping sloths 🦥 in the public parks. And little monkeys too. Beautiful flowers and views across the lagoons to the modern parts of the city with the skyscrapers. I'll leave that out. Was instead in the fortress of San Felipe, where about 2,000 Spaniards opposed 23,500 English and finally won with the help of the mosquitoes. The one leader of the Spaniards had only one leg, one arm and one eye due to previous battles. They called him Don Blass, the half man. Transporters are overestimated, you can also do a lot with bikes and carts. Cartagena has a Walk of Fame for the country's beauty queens. Street artists are also sometimes recruited as stunt doubles for movies and San Pedro Claver speaks claw-like to the freed slave who, as a translator, helped him communicating with the kidnapped Africans. And Botero's "La Gorda Getrudis" again from behind. 😉      Read more

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    • TravelerSouth- and Central America
      Day 154

      Free walking,castle felipe,barber&bar

      June 5, 2023 in Colombia ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C

      Met Benni (german) & ashley(London)
      With them to castle San felipe
      Met at the plaza Trinidad a 25 year old Venezuelan(Spanish flex)
      Bar after fancy restaurant
      World heritage since 1984 old town

      Colombus sailed between panama and Colombia, that’s why it is called Colombia. Cartagena de indians it is called because in Spain is already a Cartagena, and because he expected he was in India, is is called now like that.      Read more

    • TravelerThe Americas
      Day 25

      San Filipe Fort

      March 18 in Colombia ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C

      We had a food tour booked for the afternoon, and the typically hot weather in the region meant we didn't want to do too much before a lot of walking. We did, however, want to explore one of the militaristic artefacts of the city and saw the San Filipe Fortress. This was a colossal concrete monument that shadowed the ancient city and protected its citizens from attack from the sea and land. Although a brutal walk during the heat, the size and height of the fortress meant that you got a great view of the city of Cartegena. As well as providing fantastic defensive structure during the colonial periods. Defences that extend all the way around the city through the city walls that are still present. Unfortunately, we didn't get much about its uses due to being mostly in Spanish. The fort was last used during the 16th century, and the structure was, of course, not overcome. As you explored, you can see why. Multiple levels with many cannons meant any attack from any angle would face endless cannons fire. Along with it was a seemingly endless maze of alleyways and hidden corridors. Whether for defence or just liveability, I don't know, but it was interesting to walk through. After this, we were desperate to escape the heat and found a nice cafe for some coffee and juice. This killed some time for a while before we decided to explore Getsemani some more and see the other parts we missed. They ended up being some of the most beautiful. We explored some beautiful street art, colourful buildings, and streets before eventually going back to the sloth park to kill time. We saw another 4 sloths and many monkeys again and watched them for some time until the tour started. When the food tour did start, we started as it began to cool down, which we were very thankful for. We tried 9 different types of local food. Although all were good, some were much better than others. The attached photos are the highlights. Ceviche-type dishes, arepas, and patacones were the best. But to go with this was different fruits, sweets, juices, and soups. Overall, it was very interesting. We finished off with an ice cream and headed home for some drinks. We found a sports bar, and we got to watch some NBA and enjoy a few more drinks before getting Hungry Jack's on our way home.Read more

    • TravelerColombia Trip
      Day 9

      Visiting the Fort

      June 28, 2023 in Colombia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

      On Wednesday after breakfast we headed to the Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, which is a fort built in 1536, located on the Hill of San Lázaro overlooking the city. It is about 50 metes high. Inside the fort is a maze of passages. There are eight batteries each able to cover the other. Might mention it was a tad hot as well!

      After lunch we went for another wander around the old city and found a wonderful shady street lined with paintings - like an outdoor art gallery.

      It was hot so we relaxed back at the house for the afternoon. Claudia and Dean had organised a surprise for the evening which was very exciting...      Read more

    • Kolumbien
      Day 18

      Castillo San Felipe de Barajas & Flug

      March 21, 2023 in Colombia

      Frühstück um 8.00 Uhr, und eine kurzen letzten Ausflug zur Castillo San Felipe.

      Im Anschluss leider getrennte Flüge, aber jetzt sind wir zum Abend im Dreamer Beach Club angekommen. Hola San Andrés 🌴🎉

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    • TravelerMadrid-Panama-Colombia
      Day 12

      Castillo San Felipe de Barajas

      December 28, 2019 in Colombia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

      Heute bin ich auf die tolle Idee gekommen die spanische Festung Castillo San Felipe de Barajas zu erklimmen. Bei Aussentemperaturen von 30 Grad und gefühlt 100% Luftfeuchtigkeit eine ziemliche Herausforderung.

      Heute war ich das erste Mal enttäuscht, dass ich nicht so viel Platz im Gepäck hab. Oben auf der Burg wurden alte Tür Knock-Knocks verkauft und ich hätte so gern eins mitgenommen.      Read more

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    • TravelerXmas in Central America 2019
      Day 4

      Castillo San Felipe de Barajas Cartegena

      December 20, 2019 in Colombia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C

      The departure from Santa Marta was sedate, as was the rest of the evening. However Cartagena beckoned in the morning.

      An early start to beat the breakfast rush, we ate and packed for the day before heading on deck for the sail in which was spectacular. Having to navigate around islands before coming into port in Cartegena gave us views over the new high rises and the old town alike, sat side by side in glorious sunshine.

      The port is unique in having a mini zoo at the entrance and we were treated to a plethora of birds as we headed for the taxi rank. A lovely chap named Manuel was our taxi driver and gave us an excellent running tour of Cartegena as we headed in to the Old Town. From the drop off at the clock tower, we headed back to a few photo stops he pointed out on our drive. The coloured and graffitied houses of Getsemani were lively and exciting, as was much of the vibe of the city.

      Whilst we mostly stuck to the shade, the walk out of the Old Town to the San Felipe fort was unshaded and the heat was already sweltering at 10am. The fort itself was massive, full of tunnels to explore that were designed to carry sound so intruders could be detected. Building began in the mid-17th Century and it was never taken...although whether that is due to the impressive fortifications or the unbelievable heat that just leads you to needing a long sit down is up for debate!

      The views from the castle over the city were incredible, as we sheltered under a pagoda and indulged in a bit of free wifi! After wandering in and out of tunnels, and up and down endless stairs, we trekked down the fort and back towards the Old Town.      Read more

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