Panama trip, 2014
Cartagena, Colombia
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landfall - first view of Cartagena |
The fortress - dominates the skyline of Cartagena |
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Simon Bolivar |
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| The old town in Cartagena is dotted with whimsical metal sculptures - below are only three examples. If you look carefully you can see two more in front of the cathedral below | ||||
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The tragic tale of the galleon San Jose as told in Spanish in the museum. |
Action off Cartagena, May 28, 1708
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The San Jose
The San Jose was a major armed galleon loaded with gold coins and other treasures bound for Spain when it was attacked and sunk by the English under admiral Wagner. Click here for a link to a site that tells the tale in English |
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Market square (old slave market) |
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Church of San Pedro Claver with metal sculptures and natives - NOT tourists for a change
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