This morning we took an hour boat ride to Rosario Islands. These islands have been declared a Colombian National Park to protect the 1,300 species of wildlife that can be found there. The islands were actually coral reef formations that grew over the centuries.
We disembarked the boat at a hotel that had thatched roof cottages for their guests to stay. Some of our group went snorkeling, others went swimming, some just relaxed, and I had a massage. I enjoyed receiving this massage in a building that had a thatched roof and curtains for walls. It was a real bargain too at $15 for thirty minutes!
Next, most of us got back in the boat for a tour around the islands. We stopped at a bird rescue center where there were many birds that had been hurt. I had never seen many of these birds before this.
When we finished this tour, we had a typical lunch of fish, coconut rice, salad, mashed plantain slices. And sliced watermelon and pineapple. After lunch I went swimming in the clear, warm water. Soon we got back on the boat which sped through the choppy ocean waters back to Cartagena.
This evening Jodee, Paul, and I went out for dinner to a restauant that has high reviews on Trip Advisor. We all ordered pasta, hot bread, and wine. We enjoyed the food!
Judi, the masseuse who gave me a massage
Boat ride around the islands
One of the rescued birds at Palmar
Carol swimming in the warm waters by the island