During the week of Independence day there actually are two separate beauty pageants in Cartagena. One is the national contest for the title of Miss Colombia and the other one is a local contest with contestants from the Barrios (neighborhoods) of Cartagena. This year's Reina Popular is Giselle Marin Ramos, a wonderful young lady from the Barrio of Hermosa Vista. She is a neighbor of our housekeeper, Alexis. Giselle kindly allowed us to come to her house for a few photos.

ˇMuchas gracias, Giselle!