Within a few blocks from our hotel is a very large park "en parque" next to the Sinu River. There are a couple of different paths. a biking path, and a walking path. We found out that we were walking on the wrong path, when bikers came right at us and starting waving their arms and shouting something that sounded like "carbono" and pointing to the walking path. Again we survived without injury. We had a meal in the park at a hamburger stand. i tried to ask for my drinks without ice, and i think they though i wanted the drinks for free. they showed me the price on the menu. i said si, and just waited for the man to reach for the ice, then said no por favor, and it actually worked... we sat down to eat, and within a few minutes a couple of boys about 8-9 came up to us and started speaking very quickly, we couldn't tell what they wanted, but when i pointed to the fries, they grabbed them and ran off. I thought about going after them, but thought, they needed them worse then me. The park has all sorts of critters as it's inhabitants. There are large iquanas, sloths, and monkeys. we haven't seen the monkeys yet. But sure we will see one or two by the time we leave Monteria. There are many people selling all sorts of items from jewelry to internet "movie star" minutes, to hats and other homemade items. Ruben handles the stroller well, infact it is the only way we have been able to get him to take a nap.The park is very popular at night, since during the day it is very hot and humid. We feel like we are drenched before we even make it back to the motel. We might try the park later this evening, but you just never know what is lerking out there that might get you. (picture below)
Well Ruben and mom are ready to go to the pool, so I better quit for now, and save some memories for later...
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