South America Your blogs on your visit to South America are terrific! Since we are planning a trip to Paraguay and Bolivia in November/December the photos and commentary have been great as an introduction. Thanks for your detailed information and positive comments.
Henry & Agnes
How wonderful! I am a United States citizen, this is my first time in Colombia, or leaving the country for that matter! I started my trip out in Medellin and in a few days we are heading to Santa Marta, Tayrona, and then Cartagena. I am very excited. Your pictures and enthusiasm are incredible. Thank you for sharing your experience. Did you buy your bus ticket from Tayrona-Santa Marta and then Santa Marta-Cartagena in advance or is it just show up and get your tickets then? Colombia is such a beautiful country, each city with something new to offer! What was your favorite part of visiting Colombia, or favorite city?!?
Hi Victoria. Apologies for taking so long to respond to your comment - as it's been 4 years since I wrote this blog I don't check comments as often as I should! Re your question on bus tickets, I bought the vast majority on the actual day of travel - as there are so many bus companies I nearly always found a seat with one bus line or another. My favourite part of Colombia was definitely visiting the Ciudad Perdida (the hike is definitely worth it!), although the Tayrona national park was a close second. I hope you enjoy your time in Colombia!
Great Photos Hi,I am so glad you liked Gdansk and my favorite castle in Poland;-)You will love Krakow even more - our beloved hometown;)If you are in Tatras stop in Zakopane;-)
cheers,
Beata
Travelling the Baltics I stumbled across your blog and was delighted at the amount of time you have saved me in research, as I had planned to do exactly your trip but in reverse. Your honesty was refreshing and without prejudice, you wrote clearly and well, your keen observations were exactly the sort of things I was trying to find out. Thank you very much.
Nice article I really liked what you've said about my city. And as a Tourism Student there are a lot to learn with all the problems you've had.
The truth is that Sao Paulo is improving quite well its touristic infraestructure and soon it will be no longer just a pass-by and business only city as its today, and people like you that wanted to know the city and see its sightseeing will have a nicer look of here, I hope you come again. =)
beauty and temperatures There is great beauty in the photos and I cannot even guess how much more beautiful it must be when one is actually standing there and taking the photos. Also, what are the temperatures there are there any warm temps.? It looks very cold and I wonder if this is summer or winter.
Paraguay Blog Just followed you virtually through Paraguay and enjoyed your write ups a lot. Having just spent a month in Paraguay very recently, I have been very intrigued to see what other travelers in my demographic think of this very "of the beaten path" destination. Although there are no real attractions to speak of, (except maybe the ruins outside of Encarnation) I came away with a soft spot in my heart for Paraguay. Keep up the great blogs.
The more things change ... Its so reassuring to read that Paraguay has changed so little from when I was there about .... 20 years ago ... am I really that old??
Safety Hello: I would love to do the Ciudad Perdida trek as it sounds lovely. Did you feel safe during the trek? What is the current common wisdom about safety from violence and kidnapping while on the trek?
Thank you,
Vincent
I really enjoyed your post. I have always wanted to go there. My blog is looking for travel photos. If you have the time, check us out a dirty-hippies.blogspot.com
Continued fun on your travels,
Heather
Hola Graeme
I'm so happy that you have enjoyed my country. Is always a relieve to find good reviews from some of the "brave" travellers that atempt to visit Colombia.
I want to invite you to visit my blog and if you need any info on any destination in Colombia, just let me know. Here is my blog and happy travels. http://colombia-travel-marcela.blogspot.com/
Un Abrazo
Marcela
hola! Like the comment about the local cops directing you to the black market dealers- that nicely sums up my perceptions of the way South America works!
Caracas Glad to hear you've arrived safely!
Sounds like there have been some interesting experiences already and some a little daunting for my liking!! What's the place like that you are staying?
How hot is it there? You'll be glad to hear we're now in positve numbers- about 3 or 4 degree highs!
I look forward to seeing your future updates. In the meantime have a good time and take care.
Henry & Agnes Wiebe
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South America
Your blogs on your visit to South America are terrific! Since we are planning a trip to Paraguay and Bolivia in November/December the photos and commentary have been great as an introduction. Thanks for your detailed information and positive comments. Henry & Agnes