It is time again for my loyal readers to report what has happened in the last couple of days. As I had already written most recently, the departure from Bogota and therefore of my friends was there at the door. We had some really nice days, and were dancing again in the Parque Nacional Bogota, probably the most beautiful corner of this city. Finally, I've then Michael, another volunteer from Germany and Josi cooked at my host family. There were meatballs with green peas Hack and potatoes! DELICIOUS Allen enjoyed it! Then finally the moment of farewell had come. Have I really not easy and my family it was no different. Was funny that my departure from the Bogotá much heavier than the ones in Germany. Probably this was because at that time that I am put together with 20 others, and this time I go on alone.
any event, we went on Thursday, 9 September with the flight to Cartagena. When I got off the plane I had to laugh out loud almost. Tropical 33 degrees Celsius and a humidity of about 80% ... and here am I to live a year ... unbelievable.
then went by taxi to my place to live, a high-rise apartment house quite far in downtown, where I now have a room in the apartment of my head. Everything is very nice so far. Yesterday (Saturday, 11.9.) I was following with my boss and her best friend in Boca Grande, the tourist hotels on the peninsula for the next. That's kind of amazing because to this extent I have never seen anything like it before. I've asked once who the hell makes in a place like vacation. If one is running around somewhere in Cartagena and looks like a tourist, you are often asked if you want to Boca Grande. ... No ... I do not want to go there! I know there are enough people to make vacation in a place to rent a room in a hotel and then the hotel leave for the rest of their holidays, although they are perhaps one of the most beautiful cities in general. It may sound strange, but somehow I feel every time someone says when addressed internally, I was just a tourist. On the other hand, I can understand the people here, of course. For them, tourism is a boon for the city and probably the most important economic factor. Of course, tourism also has its downsides. With these drawbacks, I will in the coming months, as you know, very intense deal. But to be more in the next report.
Where was I stopped .... So we were last night in the tourist district, have approved in a small bar of each beer and talked about such interesting topics as classics of sociology, cultural differences between Germany and Colombia and several scene problems in Germany. Mayerlin, my boss has also studied sociology and for me it was a pleasant challenge to talk about these issues in English ... which, admittedly, has also taken care of the odd laugh.
Today (Sunday, 12.9.) I went to 16 clock the first time alone moved towards the city, which for me was a very important step. I just feel I need to move alone in a city, taking you to my way. Has also all very worked well. I'm a little stroll through the historic center and I'm from the city walls looked in the sunset. And I've then also got to know a few people. Firstly, an independent seller of beer and the other a somewhat older Australian who has lived for 6 years in Cartagena. We talked a while together and then the two were so kind to give me even a little tour of the facilities. All in all, today went really well.
to city: During the taxi ride from the airport I had a very good feeling. Cartagena has it all that I've missed in Bogotá. Beautiful weather, smiling people, the sea, a good deal Calm and still so much more. The historic old town at night is one of the most romantic places I have ever experienced. Here one can fall into an open carriage ride through the streets, listening to the sounds of street musicians or just sit in one of the small sidewalk cafes and pass the time. So, who is unhappily could think about inviting his or his beloved or adored one trip to Cartagena. If not here then it works out, then I do not know. :)
morning begins at last my work. I was already short time on site yesterday and have some of the children know, that I will in future 'll spend my time and I am pretty on the whole. But it in the next report.
Hasta Pronto!
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