In the land of giants...and coffee

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May 4th 2016

Published: May 4th 2016

Being traditionally British we aren’t the biggest coffee drinkers (tea is our fave tipple), it’s safe to say that although Salento is a part of the zona cafeteria, we were not just coming here for the coffee. No, we were also coming here for the mountainous scenery and the nearby cloud forest holding its own little secret. Salento, a smallish colonial old town with pretty colourful stripes... Read Full Entry

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mikesrtw

Hi we're Chris and P. We have quit our jobs and sold our house to follow our dream of travelling around the world for 12 months!!! Let’s jump back about 2 years - We're driving to P's friend’s house for an evening meal when she turns and says "I've been thinking..." And what a thought that was indeed. That thought turned into buying a dilapidated property and spending a total of 2 years 'doing it up' ourselves coupled with a new job and a wedding thrown into the mix for good measure. We even questioned ourselves at times on whether travelling would actually become a reality or be j... full info

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4th May 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Coffee vs Tea
It sounds as if Columbia introduced you to some good coffees and you may be swayed to have a cup now and then. Welcome to the dark side. ha ha Love the pineapple. I would take that hike for hot chocolate and cheese. Oh yeah. A wrong turn now and then provides adventure.

6th May 2016

mikesrtw
CrispyLife

Re: coffee vs tea
Oh yes coffee has definitely found its way into our mugs since. The hot chocolate stop was bliss too in the cloud forest surrounded by trees, clouds and humming birds but Colombian cheese is certainly an acquired taste.

4th May 2016

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Cloud forest
What beautiful scenery--that hike sounds exquisite though I must admit, the tall palms shooting into the sky look like beings from Dr Seuss. Love those coffee beans in all their different colors, and Solento looks adorable. It looks like a place to linger!

6th May 2016

mikesrtw
CrispyLife

Re: Cloud forest
We loved the scenery here, from the dense forested areas to the tall wax palms in the open fields. Surprised we didn’t get neck ache. The coffee plantation was really informative, we never knew so much went into making coffee. Salento was a lovely place, very quiet and relaxed.

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