Tattnall (DDG 19) - Naval Cruise Book

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Cartagena Colombia Our first stop in South America was at Cartagena, Colombia's leading seaport. With low prices for just about everything, fine beaches near the hotel district and an interesting tour, our five- day port visit passed quickly. The tour included the fortress of San Feiipi, which protected the city against pirates during the days of the Spanish Maing the Palace of the Inquisition and La Popa Monastery. Many crewmembers spent long hours helping with various civic action projects. TATTNALL's soft- ball team played two games. Emerging victorious over two commendable Colombian destroyer teams. lve seen the world and kicked off my shoes to stay in Cartagena mark d th l l I i e e words of CoIombia's master poet.

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A Country Of Contrast Like much of South America, Colombia is a country of con- trasts: between wealth and povertyg green mountain forests and dry dusty plainsg cool hills and hot humid towns.