We went down to Cartagena, Colombia to attend a wedding. I wasn't sure what to expect from the city, but it was fantastic--a former colonial fort straight out of "Pirates of the Caribbean" with high surrounding walls, winding streets, and well-preserved architecture, thanks to its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We spent most of our time just strolling through the picturesque Old City, snapping photos of the brightly colored buildings and bougainvillea-filled balconies. The trip was also a great opportunity to practice our Spanish as English-speakers were few and far-between, perhaps a legacy from the drug wars of the 1980s when Colombia was a no-go for American tourists.
