During her December holidays in Santa Marta, the author spent her time traveling around the beaches and surrounding areas by bike, visiting places and talking to locals each morning. She enjoyed breakfasting with her family by the sea and walking on the hot sand, where they played and built sandcastles. The author and her family also traveled to nearby islands, eating delicious local food along the way. One day while sitting on the beach reading, a crab crawled onto her leg, startling her. The holidays were spent enjoying time with family and exploring the beautiful beaches and surroundings.