Learning activity 1

Evidence: My holiday trip

Select a place you would like to travel and consider a special celebration to take
part in there. Complete your agenda format including information about the
celebration and the place you are visiting. You can see an example in Introductory
material section 2. How to make arrangements and predictions. Then answer the
questions about your plans.

Friday Saturday Sunday

In the morning hours I stayed We started the morning in
at the Hilton hotel in one of the biggest
Cartagena which offers attractions of this area of
private access to an the country, the islands of
exclusive beach and Baru, a coastal area
In the panoramic views of the located 45 minutes from
morning Caribbean Sea. It has large Cartagena, so we took
outdoor pools, gym, wellness advantage of the time
center and water sports and were able to carry
facilities. The rooms have air out various activities and
conditioning, a fully equipped get out of our routine.
marble bathroom, tea-coffee Among which we perform
facilities and a minibar. water activities such as
diving or windsurfing
which connected us to
the sea and we had fun
for hours. We rest, taking
some time to enjoy the
sun and order a plate of
fruits and coconut water.
for our last day what better
than enjoying a good
breakfast through typical
dishes like the egg arepa
accompanied with a fresh
orange juice or Corozo, one of
the exotic fruits of the region,
we made a boat trip to the
Islands del Rosario an exciting
outing we took photographs in
Cartagena and nearby places.
Snorkeling or free lung diving
was a high demand activity in
the crystal clear waters around
the islands. We went to an
aquarium that can be visited
during a boat trip from the
Bodeguita dock. Then we
went to the squares and
terraces of the Center to taste
local drinks, to rest watching
people go by and enjoy the
entertainment offered by street
artists. We went through the
shops that are full of
memories and we made
purchases.
 To continue taking full
advantage of the city, we will
visit the Castillo de San
In the Felipe, considered one of the
afternoon seven wonders of Colombia.
In which we can enter
centennial corridors full of
history to know this place
built in 1536, which served as
a refuge for the military
during the Spanish colonial
era.
We will enjoy a delicious
dinner outdoors in one of the
most recognized restaurants
In the in Cartagena; Juan del Mar,
evening is located in a traditional
house in the Plaza de San
Diego, which retains the
architectural style of the
nineteenth century, decorated
in a subtle and simple way so
that architecture and dishes
are the protagonists. In the
menu we find dishes based
To enjoy the local food in
the best way we look for
a restaurant in the area,
where we find a noise of the city. The Botanical
Caribbean menu. They
recommended us to
choose a fried fish
accompanied with
coconut rice, fried
patacones and salad, a
menu that delights us and
from which we enjoy the
flavors of the coast, Then
we visited the theater
Heredia this is inside the
walled area of Cartagena
caught our attention for
the beauty of its facade
which took us back to the
early twentieth century,
when it was built. In
addition to appreciating
its exterior design, its
interior Italian style
adapted to the Caribbean
culture, which features
paintings by Enrique
Grau on the curtain and
ceiling.
As we could not ignore,
we made a tour in the
chiva rumbera (typical
vehicle of the coast)
through the residential
and traditional
neighborhoods of the city
we could dance and
smile to the rhythm of
local music, meet new
people and feel the
breeze of La Heroica
while we enjoy the most.
We visit the Guillermo Piñeres
Botanical Garden, this plan is
ideal to get away from the
Garden is located at the height
of Matute in the municipality of
Turbaco and has about 12,600
species of flora in a land of 9
hectares. We met the
Mangroves 30 minutes from
the city center, we visited the
fishing village La Boquilla
where We took a canoe and
crossed the forest of
mangroves and natural
tunnels, there we could
contemplate different species
of animals and admire the
work of fishermen in the
swamp.
For the last tourist plan of our
visit to this spectacular city we
will visit the zenu gold
museum which keeps
wonderful objects of gold and
ceramic collection of the main
pre-Columbian cultures,
during our tour we could learn
more about this ancestral
culture through the most of
500 goldsmith's pieces,
ceramics, lithics, shells and
 on marine ingredients, we
risk and try something new to
delight our palate, In the
same way we enjoy a night in
Cartagena that thanks to the
joy of its people is full of
music, color and dance. In
the Social Club Bazurto we
could enjoy the best rhythm
of champeta, cumbia, porro
and even the fusion sounds
like hip hop. We could also
have a few drinks, eat a
ceviche and enjoy the
company of the locals and
more tourists from around the
world.
Questions:
1. Where are you going?
R / I go to the city of Cartagena de India’s.
2. How long are you going to stay?
R / In Cartagena de India’s I will stay Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
3. Who are you visiting?
A / I do not have family in this city so I will not visit anyone, it's a trip to know. I just
came on vacation.
4. What are you doing on Friday?
We were able to know the even bones. Once we left the
main tourist districts, Zenú Gold Museum, we took
such as Clock Tower, some time to walk through the
Convention Center, San area. We went through the
Felipe Castle, Catalina Portal of the sweets, where we
India and the Walled find typical preparations of the
Center we arrived at the coast such as cocadas, milk
monument of the old cookies and others to sweeten
shoes. While the chiva the moment, enjoy the colors
rumbera advances along of the buildings, fruits and
the road that connects corners of a city that inspires.
the historic center with
Bocagrande, we could
enjoy the panoramic
views while a guide
animator tells us about
the secrets of the city and
a vallenato group plays
live music puedimoa
enjoy the open bar, pure
national liquor, drink
some refreshment and
eat the typical dishes of
the city (egg arepa,
carimañolas and
empanadas).
R / On Friday, respectively, in the morning hours, I stayed at the Hilton hotel in
Cartagena, which offers private access to an exclusive beach and panoramic
views of the Caribbean Sea. It has large outdoor pools, gym, wellness center and
water sports facilities. The rooms have air conditioning, a fully equipped marble
bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities and a minibar. To continue taking
advantage of the city, we will visit the San Felipe Castle, considered one of the
seven wonders of Colombia. In which we can enter centennial corridors full of
history to know this place built in 1536, which served as a refuge for the military
during the colonial era. We will enjoy a delicious dinner at one of the most famous
restaurants in Cartagena; Juan del Mar, is located in a traditional house in the
Plaza de San Diego, which retains the architectural style of the nineteenth century,
decorated in a subtle and simple, of which architecture and dishes are the
protagonists. In the menu we find dishes based. We will enjoy a delicious dinner at
one of the most famous restaurants in Cartagena; Juan del Mar, is located in a
traditional house in the Plaza de San Diego, which retains the architectural style of
the nineteenth century, decorated in a subtle and simple, of which architecture and
dishes are the protagonists. In the menu we find dishes based.

5. What are you doing on Saturday?

R / Saturday We start the morning in one of the biggest attractions of this area of
the country, the islands of Baru, a coastal area located 45 minutes from
Cartagena, we took advantage of the time and we were able to carry out several
activities. Activities and get out of our routine. Among those who do water activities
such as diving or windsurfing that connected us to the sea and we had fun for
hours. We rest, we take some time to enjoy the sun and ask for a plate of fruits
and coconut water. To enjoy the local food in the best way we look for a restaurant
in the area, where we find a Caribbean menu. They recommended us to choose a
fried fish accompanied with coconut rice, fried patacones and salad, a menu that
delights us and from which we enjoy the flavors of the coast. Then we visited the
Heredia Theater, which is inside the walled area of Cartagena. We were struck by
the beauty of its facade, which dates back to the early twentieth century, when it
was built. In addition to appreciating its exterior design, its Italian interior style
adapted to the Caribbean culture, which features paintings by Enrique Grau on the
curtain and ceiling. As we could not ignore, we made a tour in the chiva rumbera
(typical vehicle of the coast) through the residential and traditional neighborhoods
of the city, we could dance and smile to the rhythm of local music, meet new
people and feel the breeze of The heroic, while we were able to know the main
tourist district, like the Clock Tower, the Convention Center, the Castle of San
Felipe, Catalina India and the Walled Center, we arrived at the monument of the
old shoes. While the chiva rumbera advances along the road that connects the
historic center with Bocagrande, we were able to enjoy the panoramic views, while
a guide animator tells us the secrets of the city and the vallenato group plays live
music. You can enjoy the open bar, pure national liquor. Take some refreshment
and eat the typical dishes of the city (egg arepa, carimañolas and empanadas).

6. What are you doing on Sunday?

R / The sunday for our last day what a good breakfast through the typical dishes
like the egg arepa accompanied with a fresh orange juice or Corozo, one of the
exotic fruits of the region, we made a boat trip to the Rosario Islands an exciting
outing we took photographs in Cartagena and nearby places. Snorkeling or free
lung diving was a high demand activity in the crystal clear waters around the
islands. We went to an aquarium that can be visited during a boat trip from the
Bodeguita dock. Then we went to the squares and terraces of the Center to taste
local drinks, to rest watching people go by and enjoy the entertainment offered by
street artists. We went through the shops that are full of memories and we made
purchases. We visit the Guillermo Piñeres Botanical Garden, this plan is ideal to
get away from the noise of the city. The Botanical Garden is located at the height
of Matute in the municipality of Turbaco and has about 12,600 species of flora in a
land of 9 hectares. We met the Mangroves 30 minutes from the city center, we
visited the fishing village The Mouthpiece where we took a canoe and crossed the
forest of mangroves and natural tunnels, there we could contemplate different
species of animals and admire the work of fishermen in the swamp .For the last
tourist plan of our visit to this spectacular city we will visit the zenu gold museum
which keeps wonderful objects of gold and ceramic collection of the main pre-
Columbian cultures, during our tour we could learn more about this ancestral
culture through the most of 500 goldsmith's pieces, ceramics, lithics, shells and
even bones. Once we left the Zenú Gold Museum, we took some time to walk
through the area. We went through the Portal of the sweets, where we find typical
preparations of the coast such as cocadas, milk cookies and others to sweeten the
moment, enjoy the colors of the buildings, fruits and corners of a city that inspires.

7. When are you leaving?

R / Monday morning is the time of departure.

8. When will you return?

A / I do not know when to return because I am interested in knowing the parts of
the world, soon after a year.

9. How will you feel after your trip?

R / after making my trip I would feel much better, happy thankful to God for
allowing me to have been in such a beautiful city fulfilling my dreams.

10. What memories are you going to keep?

R / I will remember the trip without exception of what may happen, everything will
be impossible to forget every moment I spend there in the company of my loved
ones, it was unforgettable because the moments we spend will always be present.

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