Sister's TripA year ago, my youngest sister Claudia and I decided to go to a beautiful city in Colombia called Santa Marta. We didn't know what to expect or where to go, which was one of the best feelings of our lives. We would be able to explore a new place. We did some research to find some of the most beautiful places in the area and many people suggested Tayrona Park. I already knew about Tayrona Park and wanted to do some more research to discover different places. This is where I found Cabo De La Vela. The photos were beautiful and we were only four hours from Santa Marta. It was also the perfect place for kitesurfing, something we wanted to try. When I asked some residents of Santa Marta how to get there, they told me that it could be dangerous and that the two of us should not try to go alone. Despite the danger, I only had one thing on my mind. I wanted to have the most incredible experience possible and I wanted it to be one of the best times of my life. It was a great opportunity to do something different with my sister, so we decided to go to both places. To get to Cabo De La Vela, you have to cross the Guijira Desert, which takes about two hours. After two hours of seeing nothing but sand, we didn't know what to expect. I started to feel discouraged. I knew it would be a trip to relax and meditate, and I was right. As soon as we arrived in Cabo De La Vela, the first thing we were told was that there is no electricity after 6 p.m., that only one cell phone company serves the area and that the first car to return to town leaves at 5 a.m. At this point I realized it was just about the beach, myself, and my thoughts. My first reaction was a smile. I always wished for a day without any kind of co...... middle of paper ...... and a salad consisting of lettuce, carrots, green peppers, tomatoes, freshly squeezed lime and vinegar. The meal was huge, but we ate it all, and the best part was we only paid $10 for it! Santa Marta was the best trip of my life. I spent quality time with the person I love the most, my little sister, and had the opportunity to teach her that you have to work hard to achieve the best results and achieve your goals, and that the reward will be inestimable. All our walks have taken us to the most beautiful places we have ever seen. I feel extremely lucky to be born in Colombia. Even though the country has a bad reputation, the beauty it contains is unimaginable. On our trip, the only people we met were happy and humble, and they were all smiling. I would love to go back to these three places a million times more, especially to Dona Panchita![1059]