At last we have arrived in South America! 🙂Cartagena is a fantastic city. It’s got old and new towns just like Panama has, it’s also set along the coast just like Panama, but given the choice of the two, Cartagena wins every time. An old Spanish fort dominates Cartagena from behind and impressive walls almost … More South America – Colombia and heading east along the coast

I’ve been through Panama City twice now and I really like it. The old town is wonderful to explore and half in ruins (though there is so much regeneration work going on that it will not be like this for long!) and the new city has some wonderful architecture and all the shopping you could … More Panama City

So, I am once again a little behind! As I write this it is the 3rd October and I have lots to tell as we have crossed three borders, found some fantastic beaches, drank rum, explored castles, got lost up a mountain, got stuck on a cable car and had my fortieth birthday! However, I … More Río San Juan – San Carlos and El Castillio