Goodbye Cartagena

Such a marvelous time these last 4 days. Our anchorage was, somewhat, bumpy I guess due to the hundreds of water taxis using the channel at peak hour. Well, we were anchored just on the channel, and when the wind blew, so did the anchor. On our fourth day we were due to replenish with water In the Club Nautico Marina, and managed to get a night berth. When the anchor came up, I swear it had a military poncho wrapped around it! No wonder we moved! Our last night was spent spending our accumulated Colombian pesos in the centre of the old city, at El Balcon.  Yes, you guessed correctly.  Overlooking Plaza del Annucional Santa Augusta (or something similar).  People watching is fascinating. Street stalls and buskers, loads of policemen, and horses and traps. An eclectic mix.  We have DONE the old city, at least twice.  Walking tour was excellent. Taxis are cheap as chips but traffic is horrendous. Midday sun takes its toll. Castillo del San Philipe de Bagedas (help me with the spelling, here) dominates the city and provides fantastic views. And for eating out, hard to beat a lovely local bar restaurant in the old town called, unoriginally,  El Bistro.  Such a fantastic experience,  Cartagena.  You must do it.
So, tomorrow we sail for the San Blas. Sounds a bit like Captain Jack and his  merry bunch!  The San Blas archipelago has 384 islands of which 49 are inhabited. We have 10 days to do them all justice. So, we're going to be selective, I guess! Then Colon (accent on the second syllable) and Shelter Bay Marina for a  month. Deb flying to Australia,  and J. sorting the generator, and shower pump, and ..... and.....  Maybe 5 days R&R in Florida with Sam and Jo (nb. take golf clubs).  Out of WiFi contact for the next week or so, I'm  afraid. You'll have to talk among yourselves.