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We saw some giant knockers!

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The time we saw some giant Colombian knockers The Old City Our last Colombian destination Cartagena was definitely a welcome break from the city life. Apparently this is THE honeymoon spot for Colombians. It is simply idyllic we stayed somewhere along the beach front between the airport and the old town, but so close we could walk to either. Dante the Dog Our accommodation was right on the sea front and contained a very friendly dog called Dante. At least he seemed friendly but he growled at you and wagged his tail whenever you stroked him, very mixed messages! But he was good company for our time there, most mornings greeting us with a wag of his tail and then following us around, he even tried licking the sand of our legs from the windswept beach outside. Colourful houses of Cartagena The town is an old fortress from the 1600s made from aquatic fossil stones from the surrounding area. It was originally a Spanish colony and later became a huge place for trade...