Cartagena (2), Columbia 卡塔赫纳，哥伦比亚
December 15, 2025
Today, we joined a shore excursion to visit the Colombia National Aviary, located about 20 kilometers outside the city. Compared with the small aviary inside the cruise terminal, this one was on an entirely different scale, showcasing a far greater variety of bird species. Some birds were free-ranging, while others were housed in spacious, well-designed enclosures that still allowed close viewing.
Colombia is home to more bird species than any other country in the world, and that incredible biodiversity was on full display here. The visit was colorful, lively, and genuinely delightful—a refreshing immersion in nature after our city explorations.
After two consecutive days in port, however, we were beginning to feel the pace catch up with us. By the end of the day, we found ourselves wishing for another quiet sea day to rest and recharge before the journey continued.
2025年12月15日
昨天我们自由行，主要是卡塔赫纳老城区和周边的一些景点。今天我们参加了邮轮组织的项目，前往距离市区约20公里的哥伦比亚国家鸟类保护区。与邮轮码头内的小型鸟园相比，这里的规模超大，展示了数量更多、种类更丰富的鸟类。有些鸟类可以自由活动，另一些则被安置在宽敞、设计良好的大型笼舍中，依然便于近距离观赏。在保护区内我们还观看了一场鸟的表演。
哥伦比亚是全球鸟类物种数量最多的国家，而这一惊人的生物多样性在这里得到了充分体现。整个参观过程是一次令人愉悦、亲近自然的体验，也为我们此前的城市游览增添了轻松的一笔。
不过，连续两天的靠港行程再加上闷热的天气，还是让人感到有些疲惫。一天结束时，我们不约而同地希望接下来能有一个安静的海上航行日，好好休息、恢复体力，再继续接下来的旅程。