Cartegena Columbia with a wheelchairOur trip to the town of CartegenaWhich is port in north of ColumbiaA local minibus took me and my wheelchair.Air conditioned, the tourOf the older and the newerParts of Cartegena were expertly laid bare.We were pestered by tourist tat sellersWho were persistent young fellasAnd in one’s face the whole of the time.They did not understand “no gacias”But the old town is charming and classy asA good walking tour doesn’t include a climb.

Cartagena (Colombia)

The old museum is only fairThere's really not a lot thereBut guides insist one has to invest time.The old colonial town is goodAnd the history understoodAnd there is no evidence of crime.

To Panama , the canal and locksHaving left Colon docksWith tour guide (name sounds like Johnny Moe).A man with not a lot sayAnd says it loudly anywayEven our pre-ordered lunch was late, served slow.Gatun locks were an interesting stopIt's just huge and 80 steps to the top.Wheelchair access stops at the bottom.I decided to have a goBut my progress was quite slowAnd held up faster folks a lot/some.“By coach” the trip was advertised And “by coach” we had been advisedIn a minibus they tried to cram my wheelchair.When the guide refused to get it outI didn’t scream, I didn’t shout.I got it out myself, he didn’t care!So I was then his best excuseFor being late – it’s no useTrying to get it right- life’s just not fair.

Roatan in a wheelchairRoatan by minibus (we were told coach).(It’s a subject I will not broach).It was a “snapshot” with a difference.They put the wheelchair in the isle(With the brakes on all the while)That was a victory for common sense.The guide and driver excellent,First to the beach we wentHaving had to watch the Garifuna dancers. A boat ride to see two wrecksThen iguana refuge, one expectsTo be amazed. (Cabbage is the answerTo what these lizards eat).Please don’t step on tails or feet.It’s a steep slope down to see them.Then steeper to see tarponWhich are kept like carp onLake or in an enclosed in a sea pen.

Our window was not so much A porthole as a starboard watchOutside of which hung one of the ship’s boats.This was hosed down by a deck handFrom six to seven a.m. andPrompted one of my less repeatable quotes.

Adonia is a very nice ship
Apart from the good food on this trip
Entertainment is of a high standard.On cruises one should mention food
And on this ship it’s very good
But pretentious menus can be found on ships.

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