Caribbean Crazy!

Tomorrow I'm flying to la costa! I am so unbelievably excited. First I'll be going to Cartagena, a Unesco World Heritage site that is also listed in the 1,000 Things to see Before you Die book. It's described as fairy-tale city, and it's super hot and coastal. I can't wait. From there, I'll be going to Santa Marta and El Parque de Tayrona, two places with best beaches in the country.

I've been reading a lot about narcotrafficking and it's devestating effects on Colombia and the Andean region. I found a great bookstore, so I stocked up on books on the subject along with a new Márquez book. I'm really looking forward to lounging on a hamaca and reading for hours on end. Speaking of which, I've learned a lot in my short stay here. I would say that I've learned even more than in Mexico, at least it feels that way. Maybe it's because it's not 102 degrees every single day so I feel more motivated to talk to people, walk around and explore, and read. In any case, I feel much more informed about the social situation in Colombia and definitely have more ganas to get involved in political reform in the US. So much to do!

Anyway, I haven't done any packing, and it's 10:15. I'm leaving reallly early tomorrow morning, so I should get going.

I miss you all! I wish you could be here to share this beautiful country with me...

So much love,
gina