Sep 13, 2017Our Week in CartagenaWe shouldn’t have eaten like crazy people before we came to Cartagena. Every meal was excellent and many were better than the restaurants...
Sep 12, 2017Our Trip is Truly BlessedWe were so excited when we saw the banners greet us at the airport. When we passed any television the Pope’s visit to his native South...
Sep 11, 2017I DoI do...well I used to specialize in planning destination weddings. I have decided my next business venture when I come out of retirement,...
Sep 9, 2017PackYour BagsDid I forget to mention our flight out of New Orleans to Cartagena was only $135! Yes, $135 each on Spirit Airlines. New Orleans to Ft....
Sep 8, 2017Colors of CartagenaThis is a city of art and beauty. The colors are mesmerizing. A vendor peeling and selling fresh fruit can be found on every corner. The...
Sep 7, 2017A Saint for SlavesSan Pedro de Claver (Saint Peter Claver) born in 1580 is the patron saint of slaves and human rights. He was a Jesuit Catholic priest...
Sep 7, 2017City SitesSo much for slow travel. Today we visited all the places the Pope is set to visit on Sunday. We said our prayers and tried to purchase...
Sep 5, 2017A New Best FriendThey say that “God provides for fools and drunks.” Well I wasn't drinking but it seems that happy coincidences tend to be the norm when...