The author took a bus to Cartagena, Colombia with their family and felt dizzy from the heat upon arrival. They spent time sipping cocktails by the sea with their sister, made new friends, and enjoyed eating fish until the younger sister tripped by the pool. Various family members swam, played pool, went shopping, played soccer on the beach, and built a sand castle, having fun in the sun during their relaxing five day vacation in Cartagena.