I really need to start keeping a written diary, so when I forget everything, I’ve at least got a backup when it comes to updating this. January’s Highlights: Brazilians came to town Carlos comes to stay Leaving Cartagena and going to Tayrona and Taganga Meeting Tom and the Elemento Outdoor guys Downsizing my belongings (again) …
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There have been so many times during my trip that I ask myself: How the hell did I get here????? And Christmas (Navidad) and NYE (fin de ano / nuevo ano) were no exception. I was fortunate enough to spend Christmas with the wonderful Soraya and her incredible family in Covenas, 4 hours by bus …
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Ok, so I’ve decided to give you the low down on why Cartagena can suck my balls. Let me start by saying this: it really is a beautiful city. But that’s just not enough. I’m all about people and experiences, Cartagena isn’t exactly packed with the best of either. You will spend half your paycheck …
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Not really sure if it’s Colombia’s tallest waterfall, that’s just what trip advisor says.. For a 5 hour trip in, I was really expecting something bigger. But the walk made it so worth while. It took 2 hours to get to the smaller falls, which were pretty underwhelming, then the trek off the roads and …
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Picture this. It’s Tuesday. I’m not thinking about or planning on having surgery. My housemate says hey man you should have your eye straightened while you’re here. Its cheap and they’re the best in south America. Heaps of people come here from overseas to get it done. And the surgeon I’ll recommend you is the …
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Even though I knew it was going to be underwhelming, I decided to go anyway so I could tick it off my list. And, while I made the most of it, I got what I expected. A hole full of tourists and tacky lights, a Spanish guide and a day spent in the dark while …
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SWEET! I’ve ticked off 2 of my “must do’s” in Colombia! Well I’ve gotta say the last 2 weekends have been so breathtakingly spectacular. Girardot.. What a contrast from Bogota. Bogota is a temperate 15-25 degrees celcius all year round with plenty of cloud and cold nights. Girardot is the exact opposite. 30+ degrees all …
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It feels like almost every day that I venture outside is a perfect day. I’m so unbelievably grateful to be here and meet all these incredible people and have such wonderful adventures. Yesterday was a road trip with Soraya to La Calera, about an hour out of Bogota, then to Sopo, another hour away. SUCH …
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BOMBA ESTEREO!!!!! Such an awesome gig. And no better way to celebrate Halloween than with a few thousand incredibly well dressed and super friendly Colombians . Met Soraya at Bomba and then went out with her again the next night to El Coq in the club district of Bogota. Was pretty hilarious, couldn’t get any …
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What an awesomely random few days! Got given free tickets from Anna to head to Planeta Terra Festival. Needless to say much aguardiente was had. I think there was about 3 litres polished off over the evening between the 6 of us. Tisk tisk. The festival was held right next to this awesome looking palace. Loved …
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