
So we had finally made it to our final destination in this part of the world and I was happy to be back in Colombia again. Straight away the difference is obvious as there is a lot more money in Colombia than other countries and people here are happy to see tourists in their country. The infrastructure is better, the people are more educated, the shops are nicer, the houses are nicer, the people are extremely friendly and helpful, I believe that they have a great way of looking at life, they love their salsa and play much better music than most other places in Sth America - this matters as music is everywhere on this continent and is played at high volumes regardless of the neighbours. The most notable difference here as opposed to Peru where we had just come from was that there is no moto taxis.......thank god as they are the noisiest mode of transport I have come across. After making it up the muddy hill and into the town we instantly have people trying to help us out. Particularly these two men on a motorbike, the one on the back is older with a lovely cute friendly
Full Text Entry: THE JUNGLE TOWN OF LETICIA
LETICIALillies in the pond as we walk ever so slightly into the jungle
LETICIALillies in the pond as we walk ever so slightly into the jungle
LETICIAA massive tree....canīt remember the name of it but you can see itīs roots hanging down
LETICIASharyn standing next to the base of the tree to give you an idea of the size of it
LETICIAAnts hard at work carrying bits of leaf up the tree
LETICIAThe oversized pink dolphin that is showing a bit more than necessary
LETICIAOne of the beautiful iguanas that we found locked in a cage
LETICIAThe amazing view from the restuarant in Santa Rosa, Peru. On the left is Colombia and straight ahead is Brazil
LETICIAInca Kola....the very famous soft drink that the Peruvians love
LETICIAWalking in the back streets of Leticia down near the river
LETICIASunday in Leticia.....lots of people out and about enjoying life
LETICIASelling watermelon on the side of the street is big business here
LETICIACelebrations in the street after the winner of the federal election is announced
LETICIAViews from the plane over the Putumayo region
LETICIAViews from the plane over the Putumayo region
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