Richard And Jo Demeester's photos with the keyword: Cartagena

After the mud bath, it is down to the river to swim yourself clean. Volcán de Lodo el Totumo, Colombia.

This was in Volcán de Lodo el Totumo, Colombia. After ascending this tiny volcano of mud, we joined the hordes of Colombians and immersed ourselves. The mud was thick, almost like a gel, and kept us extremely buoyant. The bottom could not be touched, but sinking would not even be possible. The biggest danger was letting your feet get near the surface, because the most difficult thing was fighting the tendency to float, and get your legs and feet back down.

After a convoluted sequence of transport changes, we ended up in an overloaded and cramped taxi, which then stopped to pick up two more passengers! I really didn't think there was space, but apparently I was wrong.

Fun for all the family. Volcán de Lodo el Totumo, Colombia.

The Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, an impressive fort of Cartagena. This view is from a nearby shopping centre food court, a nice air conditioned spot for a break and a bite after a few hours exploring.

One of the many tunnels that twists and winds underneath Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas. This clever network includes dead ends and false passages to confuse attackers, and runs at multiple levels.

Statue of Blas de Lezo. In previous battles, he lost an eye, an arm, and a leg, Despite this, and against all odds (25,000 to 2,500), this Spaniard successfully led the defence of Cartagena from a British naval attack. In the process, he lost his other leg, and ultimately his life. But he did get to become a statue!

Cartagena, Colmobia.

Cartagena, Colombia.

A monk, known for devoting his life ministering to the slaves of Cartagena, now entombed in a glass coffin in the church altar.

A plaza in Cartagena, Colombia.

A bat in the old storerooms of a fort near Cartagena, looking up to pose for the camera.

The picture implies it is not just mince meat flavour, but tomato, lettuce, cheese, and bun. That's a lot of tastes to cram in to a chip.

The full moon rises, Cartagena.