BogotaBad incident with Viva AirlinesI wake up feeling a lot better. I think I might even try some of those “Big Ass Ants” today. Big Ass Ants are very large ants with huge butts that are roasted and salted. They are considered a delicacy.At breakfast we meet a family that had stayed at the same hotel with us in Cartagena. I am horrified when they tell us about an …
Cartagena- Day 2Food We have breakfast in the courtyard of our hotel. It consists of cheese in fried bread, scrambled eggs with cheese (and ham for John), toast and fortunately fresh fruit.Columbian food is tasty but usually consists of a lot of cheese, meat and is usually fried. Cartagena is known for their streetfoods and have a number of foodie tours but I think I will have to pass on …
Food Poisoning in Cartagena and Off to BogotaFood Poisoning There was no post yesterday because I had food poisoning and spent the day in bed. John went out a few times to get food but mostly stayed with me.Flight to BogotaI am feeling a little weak but much better today. We’re now checking in for our 1.5 hour flight to Bogota.Another uneventful flight. The guy beside me snores like a …
Cartagena- Day 1Off to CartagenaUp at 5:30am to catch a taxi at 6:30am for our 8:50am flight to Cartagena. Love these early morning starts! The one hour flight from Medellin to Cartagena is uneventful…just how I like it.Bantu Boutique Hotel by FarandaIn Cartagena we are staying in El Centro which is the old walled city. By 10:15am we are checking into the Bantu Boutique Hotel by Faranda. Yes it …