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December 7th 2022

Published: December 7th 2022

A relatively short flight took us to Santa Marta, the first Spanish settlement in Columbia and the second oldest in South America, where we were met by our guide for the hour plus drive to our next stop, a lodge just outside Tayrona National Park. Colombia has some 59 national parks, which makes up about 14%! of the total area in this diverse country, which is impressive. Of course, you are going ... Read Full Entry

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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

D MJ Binkley

Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info

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11th December 2022

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Cartagena and the Jungle
Ah, your blog brings back many memories of my own visit to the area for my very first Travel Blog journey 12 years ago. Beautiful places. Cartagena is a wonderful city, rich in colour and culture. I remember those Tayrona hiking trails. I can only wonder at how the first arrivals in this great continent must have felt when seeing the jungle and mountains spreading out before them. The swimming pool must have felt like paradise after the hike in the heat and humidity. And I imagine you must also have been in seafood heaven amongst the markets and restaurants of Cartagena. Beautiful part of the world, and great blog 😊

11th December 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Cartagena and the Jungle
I'm glad we brought back some memories for you. The trails were muddy from the rain so I didn't love it. Indeed the seafood was good and welcome. It was a nice trip.

12th December 2022

Katha Turbostern
Kathas World

Lots of experiences!
Wow, what a variety of experiences within only a few days - hiking in the muddy jungle, dancing, cooking, walking the streets of the city...

12th December 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Lots of experiences!
Thank you for reading and commenting. Colombia offers something for everyone!

13th December 2022

DaveandIssy
Dave and Issy Sheehan

National Park Insurance?
Never heard of that before, but sounds like a near necessity given ambulances etc...

13th December 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

National Park Insurance?
The paths were uneven with many trip hazards. The day we were hiking the path was a mess due to the rains the few days before. I feel certain there are many injuries each year. It was reassuring to have the ambulances just in case... however, no telling where they take you.

16th December 2022

Amanda Davis
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Amazing Diversity
This is what is so great about Colombia. This is so different than your other entries in Colombia. So much variety, including the weather. We avoided hiking in Tayrona because of the heat and humidity and only saw it from the water. Well done making it as far as you did!

16th December 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Amazing Diversity
Tayrona was a tough hike for us and we usually don't mind humidity. There is a wide variety of things to do in Colombia. Cartagena and Tayrona offered more touristy things which has pluses and minuses. Thank you for commenting.

3rd January 2023

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

I added this photo to the forum
I added this photo to the forum Doors, doors & more doors. I hope you are OK with that. If not, tell me and I'll do my best to remove the post. /Ake

4th January 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Photo forum
That's great! Thank you.

23rd January 2023

Piprey on wheels
Shona

Fun
Looks like a lot of fun despite the high humidity and rains

23rd January 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Fun
Yes, it was a great deal of fun. Thank you for reading and commenting.

16th February 2023

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Embracing it all
I love that you took a dance class! The architecture and food looks so lovely, and the market tour with Charles seemed like a winner - I'll have to remember him if we find ourselves in Colombia in the near future :)

17th February 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Embracing it all
We had fun in dance class. The architecture is lovely and Charles was a delight. All in all an exceptional time.

15th March 2023

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Cartagena
Another great location to spend a couple of days exploring. You guys are in great shape for hiking and dancing in what sounds like quite horrible humid conditions

15th March 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Cartagena
Alan, it was hot and humid. I'm not sure how good of shape we are in but we were still able to dance and enjoy!

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