Destination: Colombia

Six Months Pre-Trip Preparation

Sun, 17 Nov 2013 | By qtiptrust | Views [571]

Since I have not travelled to South America before, I wanted to make sure I had done as much preparation as possible.  I was never vaccinated as a child (that's another journal) and seemed to do quite well all my life, compared to those that were.... Read more >

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Photos: Manizales

Sun, 3 Nov 2013 | By farfalla | Photo Gallery

Photos: Salentos

Sun, 3 Nov 2013 | By farfalla | Photo Gallery

Photos: parque cocora

Sat, 2 Nov 2013 | By farfalla | Photo Gallery

Photos: Bogotá

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 | By farfalla | Photo Gallery

El Buquebus to Uruguay

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 | By wallaki | Views [1629]

After a few fun filled days in BA Friday we headed over to Uruguay courtesy of Buquebus the major ferry / bus company.  Here's the summary:  1) The journey takes about an hour to Colonia but it was a long hour as we had a crazy set of ... Read more >

Life on di island part 2

Sat, 28 Sep 2013 | By wallaki | Views [429]

Hands down best day on di island was hiring un carrito de golf (golf buggy) and driving around. Ours was green and quickly christened El Tortuga (the turtle) on account of the fact its max speed was about 20km per hour. The island is only 12km long but ... Read more >

The only Gringas in the village

Sat, 21 Sep 2013 | By wallaki | Views [380] | Comments [1]

San Andres is a rather random mix of caribbean island and Colombia but it seems to work. We are the only Gringas on the island.....not seen anyone else that's not from South or Central America and we are quite the attraction. Everyone's friendly though ... Read more >

Photos: San Andres

Fri, 20 Sep 2013 | By wallaki | Photo Gallery

Colombia

Sun, 1 Sep 2013 | By coggos | Views [4243] | Comments [2]

        I think we are both quite surprised by the size and modernity of Cartegena when we arrive. We have just spent 5-6 days sailing from Panama to Colombia and because we have arrived late we decide to spend our last ... Read more >

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Photos: Colombia

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 | By coggos | Photo Gallery

La Ciudad Amurallada

Tue, 6 Aug 2013 | By grantduncan | Views [527]

It had been obvious to me for some time that I had been far too long in Bogotá. The farms were not working out, Sebastian was having trouble getting a new ID after losing his, which prevented him from traveling with me. I had lingered in hope ... Read more >

Un cambio de dirección

Sun, 4 Aug 2013 | By grantduncan | Views [626]

I am now five days behind in my writing, but there is little reason to be too detailed so I'll do them all in one entry.    7/31 By far the lowest point of my trip thus far. I woke up and went for lunch with Sebastian and then to our ... Read more >

Photos: El tercer, quarto, y quinto día

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 | By grantduncan | Photo Gallery

Quinto Día: Un poco de senderismo y los ingleses

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 | By grantduncan | Views [535] | Comments [1]

Altitude sickness reared its ugly head once more today, as Sebastian and I woke up a little earlier than normal (how, I don't know) to chill in the park above our hostel a bit. After chatting for a while (I was mostly listening, Spanish is always more ... Read more >