Partially because our hotel was full, but mostly because it was a place to go to - we decided to go to the Islas del Rosario. Our hotel recommended Isla del Piratas, which was pretty expensive, but we decided to go for it anyway.
Up at the crack of dawn (obviously they didn't know we were now on holiday) we went to the rather haphazard dock to get our boat.
After much faffage, we were on our way. Cartagena is in a natural harbour, protected by islands - it's quite cool. The Spanish build fortresses to guard the main entrance.
Fort guarding entrance
We checked into our hotel and then had to get put in the right room. It was right on the beach and we were constantly barraged by people trying to sell us crabs; lobsters; snorkelling trips; bangles; stuff. Some of them did it from boats passing by.
Hotel balcony and street vendors
T made herself at home.
Hammock explorer Wiseman
The location and the scenery were quite amazing.
Caribbean island
Unfortunately, the local wildlife was quite ferocious and the room was a bit too rustic to keep them out. After a sleepless night, bitten to within an inch of our lives, we decided to return back to town (and A/C) the next day. It was an expensive and unpleasant trip. Which was a shame - as it could have been so nice.
Upon return to town, we checked into a nice (but also very expensive) hotel with a rooftop pool. After observing 3 Colombians showing off their iPhones, we were informed that the bar couldn't serve us any beer. Apparently there was an election the next day and so there is no alcohol allowed to be sold the night before or the day itself. Bizarre.
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