Cartagena
Wandering Dream
Steve Litson
Thu 9 Oct 2014 21:33
37:35:8N 000:58:8W
Had a long motor sail, 50 miles from Santa Palo to Cartagena, the wind was
on the nose, and no matter how we changed our course along the coast the wind
stayed at the same angle – it jus followed the coast.
Tried unsuccessfully to get our propane bottle refilled our buy a decent
sized butane.....2.5kg butane is all that was available! maybe the next port or
two will come up trumps. Oil change this morning, got to look after our 37 year
old engine. Anyone else got an older one? Daimler Benz, made to last!
Cartagena and very beautiful city with great historical roots.
Spot the difference: Lone Rival and Wandering Dream
(staying cool) both in Cartagena.
Cartagena from the fort
Roman Amphitheatre and Town Hall bell towerTwon Hall and not the KKK, but traditional Easter garb! Big
processions at Easter....but of course this isn’t Easter.
I do like street art....sorry Steve, John and Bernie, but only if it is
well done, not just tagging. I also like beautiful streets, sculptures and
flowers.
Old town and new all quite stunning. A lift to the fort –
lazy whatsits! We walked up the stairs.
The Naval museum – worth a visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Peral
Isaac Peral’s original submarine! So many people have a claim to being the
first person to invent the modern sub.
Tabalache. Our best find so far........two people Tapas,
salad, main course and wine 23 Euros. all at the end of the main street. Sadly
the fish restaurant Geoff Goff recommended was closed for the evening......but
we had a result! |