Beautiful Cartagena, Colombia

Of all the places we hear other cruisers talk about, the historical city of Cartegena is by far the most loved. The history goes back to the fort's construction which began at the end of the 16th century, and took two hundred years to complete due to the repeated damage inflicted by storms and pirates. Everywhere you look you see beautifully preserved Spanish colonial architecture. Here are a few of our favorite pictures.

Not your normal mode of transporation!

Saint Pedro Claver's Church and Monastery was built at the beginning of the 17th century by priests of the Jesuit community. The church was restored in 1921 and the present dome was added.

The Palace of the Inquisition

Beautiful La Catedral

Busy, narrow streets that look and feel a lot like New Orleans.

(How 'bout them Saints!)

Emeralds are what everybody buys in Columbia. Here's the ring Ricky picked out as Danielle's "welcome back to the boat" surprise.

We're in Aruba now, and sail tomorrow for Curacao, then on to Bonaire.

Sea Ya!

Ricky, Robin and Danielle