Pirate Ship

at the wharf

September 3rd 2012
3 Septiembre We flew from Bogota to Barranquilla, a coast town, then took a 2 hour bus ride to Cartagena, reknowned for its romantic, old cobbled streets and balconies. It reminded me quite a bit of New Orleans.. except way more humid. We went to a hotel recommended by Lonely Planet, which ended up being really crappy. It was quite expensive, the front desk clerk was rude, and the ... read more

South America » Colombia » Cartagena

Colombia was one of the three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Ecuador and Venezuela). A 40-year insurgent campaign to overthrow the Colombian Government escalated during the 1990s, undergirded in part... ... read more

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Justin Thompson and Sharlyn Hill

JustinShar

We are two curious young souls, with a ravenous appetite for adventure. We grew up in the East San Francisco Bay Area and went to high school together, becoming best friends and then falling in love. Justin just recently got out of the United States Marine Corps, and Shar recently graduated from UC Davis with a BS in Agricultural and Environmental Education. With her love and passion for all flora and fauna (excepting giant bugs!), and his interest in history and humanitarianism, we set out to explore the world, starting with South America!! ... full info

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