Photo Diary: Cartagena, Colombia

Local Colombians sit on a colorful street in Getesemani, selling beverages and snacks.

Me snapping photos in the Plaza de la Trinidad in Getsemani, a neighborhood known for its street art.

Powerful street art and Cartagena’s iconic symbolic bird adorn the colorful, yellow walls of the plaza.

Rainbow streets of Cartagena’s Old City.

An artist sits in the doorway of a home painting a portrait by hand.

My travel partner, Jeff Cerulli, (and better half) poses with local fruit vendors in Cartagena’s Old City.

Beautiful windows with light blue paint stand in contrast against a red-pink building.

One of my favorite murals in Getsemani, a home painted with an ocean themed motif.

A coconut vendor prepares a pina colada cocktail on the shores of Playa Blanca.

Swaying palm trees and white sand beaches on Playa Blanca.

A breakfast of homemade arepas served at Playa Manglares on Isla Baru.

Looking out at the ocean at Isla Baru, while staying at Playa Manglares.

Fresh produce at the wild Mercado de Bazurto while on assignment for VICE.

Fresh cut fruit (which I miss dearly!) served in bowl in Cartagena’s Old City.

Jeff and I pose on our last day as we look at the surrounding rooftops and with Cartagena farewell.