Monday, July 23, 2012
Looking at the Modern Peninsula
Yesterday (Sun 22 July) we went and walked about the modern peninsula. Most things were shut. We went into a café to have a pain au chocolat, with lemonade. Then we went to use a bank machine to withdraw some money. First thing in the morning, Daddy and I had gone out to book a trip to the Rosario Islands. It was hard because the prices weren't cheap and so Daddy bargained to reduce the prices a little. But we didn't have much money left.
I didn't like the modern peninsula. It was pretty boring. All there was was modern apartments and fast food shops. So we walked to the end and looked at a beach, but it didn't look like there was much to do, but it did have some big waves. We got on a bus which was bumpy and had loud samba music playing and pieces of metal on the back of the seats so you could admire your reflection.
When we got back to the old town we went to go and see the Naval Museum. There were a whole lot of bells, model ships, and a dummy of a very sick person who was still breathing.
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Why do you think that we appreciate old things more than new things? I mean buildings and museum artefacts not food or animals
ReplyDeleteSo the big question - have you been trying all the fantastic Colombian fruit drinks ? Even for a non fruit eater like me (remember - say NO to fruit) they are brilliant ! When do you leave Colombia ?
DeleteThe last one is from Uncle Stuart !
DeleteAuntie Wendy: I don't really think that's true. I really like food.
ReplyDeleteUncle Stuart: I've had a few Colombian fruit drinks and I agree: it should be all chocolate and no fruit. I don't like the way they make fruit drinks here because they always add water or milk and it tastes terrible.
[Despite this the boy gets through a lot of natural lemonade, and personally I find there's nothing to beat fresh blackcurrants mixed with milk and ice and no added sugar: wonderfully sour and refreshing. Vital Spanish: Mora con leche sin azucar, por favor. Ed.]