Blogs from Santa Marta, Colombia, South America - page 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEPJ4FYwRVo Arrived by bus from Santa Marta. Similar to the crowded market. Amusement park vibes. Endless walk in humid condition. Destination reached, sigh of relief. Only to be spoiled by the herd. Invisible in a sea of bodies. Disruptive energy led to departure. Serenity under canopies. Cleansed of human stench. Middle ground. Last stop, all alone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpOcP4XosmI... read more

In December I went with my wife in taganga, it is a good place to rest, its nearby beaches are quiet and cold water because of the proximity to the Sierra Nevada. The prices of hotels and food are cheap compared to Cartagena, recommended site. In taganga I found diving schools and tour to nearby beaches.... read more

Note to self - Do not try to book transport during a South American holiday week where no one has to go to work and the entire country is traveling. So my plan was to book a night bus to San Gil which left me with an entire day to kill in Santa Marta. I did this the best way I know how, by finding a local tienda with a chair outside where I could sit in the sun and listen to the loud music emanating from the establishment. After about 1 hour or so the locals, curious as to why I was there, invited me to their table for a few drinks. These guys were great and they quickly shared all of their wares with me including Colombia's finest. Things were good. Hours later and ... read more

Ciudad Perdida, or The Lost City is the ancient political and manufacturing capital of the Tairona people. This site is believed to have been founded around 800 A.D. I read that this is about 650 years before Machu Picchu in Peru which to me is pretty impressive. Not much is known about the Tairona civilization, but they were expert craftsmen that made beautiful and intricate gold ornaments and jewelry. Something I have seen in the various gold museums in Colombia. This probably led to their demise once the Spanish arrived. The Ciudad Perdida is thought to have been abandoned by the Tairona during the Spanish conquest in the 17th Century. I was to go there and see it for myself. One four night, five day guided tour including food and water - $335. One pair Merrell ... read more

This our 100th blog!!! Thank you everybody for reading and following our adventures. We hope you still enjoy reading them as much as we love sharing them. Some countries more than others are known for having the perfect beaches; for the relaxing, unwinding and admiring the pure beauty of their idyllic setting. The ones that spring to mind include the picture perfect beaches of Mexico, Maldives, Spain, Brazil, Jamaica, Philippines and Australia. All known for their outstanding sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. All in their own way offering their own slice of paradise. When looking into our very last minute trip to Colombia, we read many posts highly recommending travel in Colombia but noting that if you were looking for a beach paradise then you should look elsewhere. That’s okay we thought to ourselves, our ... read more