by Sarah Jervis | May 8, 2025 | Our Journey, South America, Uncategorized
May 1st. Leaving Medellin we drove along side a main road that closes every Sunday for traffic from 7am – 2pm. Ciclovia is a weekly event that transforms the city’s streets into vibrant, car-free zones, promoting health, community engagement, and...
by Sarah Jervis | May 7, 2025 | Our Journey, South America
April 29th -As we descended the massive, steep hill into Medellín, we caught our first glimpse of the city. Unfortunately, there was nowhere to pull over and soak it in from above, but the view still impressed—towering apartment buildings and sprawling orange-brick...
by Sarah Jervis | May 6, 2025 | Our Journey, South America
April 28th. The town of Guatepe is renowned for its vibrant charm and artistic flair. Often hailed as one of the most colorful towns in the country, its streets are decorated with vividly painted buildings featuring intricate bas-relief panels known as zócalos. These...
by Sarah Jervis | May 6, 2025 | Our Journey, South America
Salt mine April 24th. Originally we’d planned on visiting the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquira, but reviews online and iOverlander strongly recommend we save our money and visit Nemocon Salt mine at half the price and double the fun. Sorry Lennox, I’m sure it...
by Sarah Jervis | May 2, 2025 | Our Journey, South America, Uncategorized
April 21st – The 187km, 5hr drive from Barichara to Villa de Leyva took us through yet another change in scenery—lush, green pastures dotted with dairy cattle and thick vegetation. Very beautiful, one could have easily thought we were in Europe, the USA or even...
