After 175 days on the road, Christi and I have decided to split up. It was a tough decision to take, but there was simply not enough time to see the Cartagena museum of Modern Art, the Cartagena Gold Museum, and La Boquilla in the same day. We've agreed to stay together for the sake of visiting La Boquilla this morning, but the truth is I've been seduced by the enticing, exquisite beauty of the … [Read more...]
Convento y Iglesia San Pedro Claver, Day 176
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Christi and I are going to church today to seek guidance for our relationship woes (Christi had so much fun exploring Cartagena yesterday without me she suggested we do it again). I think experimenting within a relationship is okay as long as no one gets hurt. It's not me I'm worried about, obviously, but Christi could do with a little dose of guilt that the Catholic faith is so famous for … [Read more...]
Cosmopolitan Cartagena, Day 177
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Our last day in Colombia is a series of odd experiences. Christi and I enjoy a late breakfast at the Casa Quero and then head out on to the cosmopolitan streets of Cartagena to soak up the sounds, the culture, the people, and architecture of this city at the very top of South America. We're strolling along quite happily gazing at the abundant sculptures on display when we're stopped by three … [Read more...]
South America redux, Day 178
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Christi and I leave Bogota in the middle of the night, having completed a phenomenal 6-month loop through South America. And for those readers who have been with us from the beginning, I think you'll agree we maintained an incredible pace. We certainly could not have done more. If I had to pick a highlight from each country, I think I'd start with our visit to the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. … [Read more...]
Los Angeles, Days 179-186
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Christi and I arrived in Los Angeles yesterday afternoon. We were met at the airport by Christi's mother and step-father and a lot of hugging. Christi's mother (her shoulder healing well after the recent fracture) flung her arms around Christi and would not let go. I think her family are just pleased that nothing scary happened. And if you've read all my blog posts you'll know that neither … [Read more...]
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