Photo Friday: Knockers of Colombia!
In parts of Colombia – we particularly noticed them in Cartagena and in Barichara near San Gil – some of the door knockers in the central part of town are really quite elaborate. On a walking tour with Kristy from Cartagena Connections, we learnt that (originally at least) the shape of the knocker could tell you something about the house’s occupants. For example, lizards – which are particularly frequent – are symbols of the aristocracy, as the animal is associated with…