We are settling in to our apartment in Cartagena. The bell towers of the Cathedral Basilica of the city are our view every day and every night as we sit in a cooling breeze off the Carribean Sea.
At night the air cools and softens and the steeples are filled with light.
We are living on the third floor of an old hotel that faces Plaza de Bolivar, in the heart of Centro (Old Town.) The Plaza has been the centerpoint of social life in Cartagena since the 16th century. Bands of dancers and musicians perform in the tree filled park throughout the day and night. And we are in the back of the hotel so the music and drums are the flavor of living here.
We feel particularly lucky to have found this place. The owners live in Bogota and stay here on and off during the year. We are surrounded by their history books on Cartagena and eclectic Columbian art fills the comfortable space.
Last night we went up to the hotel’s rooftop and discovered an incredible 360 degree view of Cartagena and the coast. We watched the sunset and counted ourselves lucky to be here.
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