Cartagena

Christmas Eve on the Viking Sky

Docked in Cartagena at 6am this morning and we were off on a Panoramic tour of the city and surrounding areas of Cartagena.  We began our tour at the impressive San Felipe de Barajas Fort where construction began on this remarkable UNESCO site in 1536 and the fort took 121 years to build. 


Then on to the dungeons within the walled city.  Today they house upscale handicrafts made by the Indigenous people of the region.  We then motored through a chic and modern beach area with mixes of luxury apartments with deluxe hotels and trendy cafes.



This is a statue of Catalina. According to legend, Catalina was a warrior born in nearby Galerazamba. She was captured and sold into slavery in Santo Domingo, but Pedro de Heredia brought her back to Cartagena as his interpreter in 1533.



On the way back to the ship, we walked through an Aviary where we viewed the most colorful bird life, turtles, and sloths.  





Our lecture this evening featured “Panama Canal:  The Americans” and how the Americans completed the Canal and successfully operated it for 85 years BUT with challenges.  Christmas Eve with the Viking Sky Entertainment Team where we enjoyed the festive music of the holiday season!!!!!  Then, to top off this beautiful day, Sandy attended the Christmas Eve Church Service to observe moments of reflection and gratitude!!!!!







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  1. JeffDecember 26, 2024 at 5:28 PM

    Merry Christmas!! Looks like a great voyage so far, love you both so much!

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