One of my most vivid memories of Colombia is the day we flew in to Cartagena and once arriving at our condo, we immediately changed and caught a taxi to go to church. The driver took a LONG route, I think to charge us more, and what we passed for miles and miles were the slums of Cartagena.
I've never in my life seen a place like this before. South Chicago doesn't compare. Bogotá didn't compare. These pictures are exactly what I remember, with here and there kids playing soccer among the garbage. Pigs wandering around. And a couple of donkeys.
Many of the houses were flooded like this one. I think since it was so close to the beach, it just depended on the tide and storms. But you could see people inside--through the gaps in the boards.
There were fishermen like these around all over too. It was another surreal experience, and we were just driving by in a taxi. Makes me think that I really do have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
9 years ago
2 comments:
Wow Kami, I can't believe that is for real, truly we are soo blessed! Thanks for sharing!!
I remember seeing these slums looking out the plane window flying into Cartagena. It's incredible how close in proximity the rich and poor are. It's a punch in the gut to most American's who live in well abover average conditions. I definitely have a lot to be thankful for.
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