But that island life

So if you are following me on social media, you already know we do not love Cartagena. In hindsight, we should have committed to a Medellin trip, even if the weather was spotty. We were very lucky where we stayed though. We were right outside the walled city in Getsmani, and we had a lovely pool.

We did find some peaceful places in and around. About 10 minutes by boat from the City is the Isla Tierra Bomba, where we enjoyed margaritas and jet skis, endless offers of hair braids and bracelets, and a really nice fish lunch. Presley & Tyler met another Dad/Daughter combo there and scored us a ride back on a private boat!

About halfway through the trip, it was Tyler and I's 15th wedding anniversary. We've never celebrated one with Presley, so this will be one we will never forget. Nice dinner at a place called Carmen, followed by a late night walk through the old city where Presley fell in love with the hip hop street dancers.

Per our custom, we snapped a pic of #15 in coffee beans.

Just north of the walled City we found Hotel Las Americas, a sprawling beachfront property with a bunch of pools that offers day passes. Even in the rain, this place offered us a nice refuge a couple of days. And we witnessed there an incredible last sunset.

Our absolute favorite days were the two we spent on Isla Grande, a beautiful Caribbean island in the Rosario Island chain, about 45 minutes by boat. Another dog friendly resort, thank God, and Bodhi had a freakin' blast, joining a pack of strays wandering up and down the beach at all hours. By the second day, he was mounting the big dogs to show how manly he is.

Our one other bright spot was Presley's Spanish teacher Leo. He came to the house in the mornings most weekdays and was the sweetest and most patient man ever. We will never forget him.

We needed to rest awhile after traveling week to week in Europe. But honestly, this was not the best spot to spend 3 weeks with a kid and dog. So much rain, so loud and hectic, kinda scary, dirty roads, smelly food carts (unless you love grilled intestines for breakfast)...we've had enough. So excited to move on! Stay tuned for our next adventure...one month left!

PS, Presley loved all the stray cats. She is a whisperer.