My own safe harbor allows me to fulfill my dream of writing a novel of my favorite theme. The History of Cartagena. The darkest days in Spain following the Inquisitors mandates forced so many Jews and Moslems out of their country. These people left seeking a Safe Harbor in the world where they could live in peace. Amsterdam was the choice of the Seniors en route to the New World. Fray Diego who as a child was given to the Friars as proof of his family's conversion to Christianity. Antonio Senior who remained in Toledo hoping his proven loyalty to the Kingdom as financier would save his family. David, his son sent to the New World to save him from the tentacles of the Inquisitors. Thoribio who came as a Slave and rose to become leader of his own people. The most human desire, freedom compelled them to leave their country seekinga safe harbor. ***** Rosita (Rozy) Brandwayn. Born in Poland October 1927, arrived in Bogota at 5 years old. Residing at present in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia