Colombia
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Monday, 18 Apr 2011 | Views [2105] | Comments [1]
Cali is my last stop in Colombia before I head to the border and in to Ecuador...it was also due to be one of the craziest as it has the reputation of Salsa capital of the world. I arrived late at night with a friendly welcome...nearly ending up in ... Read more >
Tags: bad food, border, cali, colombia, ecuador, quito, salsa
Friday, 15 Apr 2011 | Views [2238]
I arrived in Solento late, much later than planned. The taxi to the bus station in Quito took a while and when I eventually arrived, I was promptly sold a ticket going to a different destination. I had said I didn´t mind paying the 3 pounds more ... Read more >
Tags: 60m palm trees, bamboo, coffee, palm trees, pineapples, solento
Wednesday, 13 Apr 2011 | Views [2480]
So I arrived early at 6am and after another night bus and a very long queue for the taxis and went to my hostel before going back to bed for more sleep!! I eventually got up at 10am only to bump into a friend I had been hanging out with in Taganga, ... Read more >
Tags: bogota, cable car, mugging, plaza bolivar, rain
Sunday, 10 Apr 2011 | Views [5458]
I arrived here rather unamused after a 17 hour bus journey....I always knew it would be a killer as I'd gone such a strange route across the coast and back. The road was bumpy and the suspension squeaky....goodness knows how I got any sleep at all! ... Read more >
Tags: adventure sports, barichara, big arsed ants, colore hormigas, poker, rain, rappelling, san gil
Saturday, 2 Apr 2011 | Views [1920]
Feeling the need for more beach time, I decided to head back to Cartegena and go to Playa Blanca again...white sand, blue water...what more could a girl want?! I arrived in Cartegena 45 mins before the `party bus` was going to leave...good timing ... Read more >
Tags: beach, cartegena, cocktails, playa blanca
Monday, 28 Mar 2011 | Views [3303]
I´d heard great things about Taganga so my expectations were high, I was also meeting up with friends from home on holiday so it was always going to be good. When I arrived, it took me a while to find my friends, but it did give me a chance to ... Read more >
Tags: beaches, cocktails, taganga
Tuesday, 15 Mar 2011 | Views [1871]
So I arrived to Cartegena feeling like I´m starting my trip again, not knowing anyone and looking to find out what this romantic city has to offer. Cartegena is a walled city, with tiny streets, with lots of pretty flowers and a fort. Its on the ... Read more >
Tags: beach, boats, cartegena, mud volcano, shakira, sunset
Wednesday, 9 Mar 2011 | Views [2819] | Comments [1]
The carnival has been amazing...four days of crazy Colombian mayhem. I have been very fortunate to have spent it staying at a real Colombian family´s house (thanks Ruiz family)and with hang out with Colombians and a couple of very lovely German boys.... Read more >
Tags: barranquilla carnival, colombia
Friday, 4 Mar 2011 | Views [1476]
I arrived at about 1am, got my baggage quickly but when I went to tried to get money the ATM didn´t work (this is normal apparently) and I was uncertain my hostel kept my reservation from the day before and turning up so late tonight. I was unable ... Read more >
Tags: city, colombia, medellin
