Sister's Trip A year ago, my younger 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 ever. We could 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 Tayrona Park and wanted to do some more research to discover different places. That's where I found Cabo De La Vela. The photos were beautiful and it was only four hours from Santa Marta. It was also the perfect place for kitesurfing, something we wanted to try. When I asked some people from Santa Marta how to get there, they told me that it could be dangerous and that us two girls shouldn't try to go alone. Despite the danger, I only had one thing on my mind. I wanted to have the most amazing experience possible and I wanted it to be one of the best moments of my life. This was an amazing 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, seeing nothing but sand, we had no idea what to expect. I began to feel discouraged. I knew it would be a trip to relax and meditate, and I was right. As soon as we arrive in Cabo De La Vela the first thing we are told is that after 6pm there is no more electricity, only one mobile phone company provides service in the area, and the first car back to the city leaves at 5 in the morning. At this point, I realized we were just the beach, myself, and my thoughts. My first reaction was a smile. I've always wanted 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 plentiful, but we ate it all and the best thing was that we only paid 10 dollars! Santa Marta was the best trip of my life. I spent quality time with the person I love most, my little sister, and I had the opportunity to teach her that you have to work hard to get the best results and achieve your goals, and that the rewards will be priceless. All the walks we took took us to the most beautiful places we had ever seen. I feel extremely lucky to be born in Colombia. Although the country has a bad reputation, the beauty it contains is unimaginable. During our trip the only people we met were happy and humble and they were all smiling. I would love to return to these three places a million more times, especially Dona Panchita![1059]