by Sarah Jervis | Apr 26, 2025 | Our Journey, South America
Laundry and religious experience April 13th. We left the Balenario early and made our way into the city of Valledupar to get the laundry done and grocery shop. It’s Semana Santa (Easter Week), many people are on holiday, so driving in the cities is easier. We...
by Sarah Jervis | Apr 21, 2025 | Our Journey, South America
urubia to cabo Cabo de la Vela is a remote, windswept village on the northern tip of Colombia’s La Guajira Peninsula. Surrounded by arid desert, turquoise waters, and strong, steady winds, it’s a unique haven for kite surfers and those seeking a raw,...
by Sarah Jervis | Apr 17, 2025 | Our Journey, South America
April 13th By the time the police let us go, we had 45 mins of remaining daylight to cover the 40 mins drive. Our golden rule of not driving after dark is for very good reason. Like Mexico animals wander on to the road, mega potholes could send us flying and...
by Sarah Jervis | Apr 1, 2025 | Our Journey, South America
leaving Panama March 16th. After double and triple checking we left nothing behind in the hotel room we made our way to Panama Pacifico Airport. Which was a 20 min, $8 USD Uber ride away. A very small airport with just 2 gates. We arrived three hours in...
by Sarah Jervis | Mar 24, 2025 | Our Journey, South America
truck shipping from Colon March 13. After a peaceful night camped just outside the marina at Fort Sherman, we were up early to prepare the truck for its 9 a.m. drop-off. Before heading out, we gave our remaining fresh food to Kerry, a solo sailor from Vancouver,...
by Sarah Jervis | Mar 21, 2025 | Our Journey, South America
engineering marvel March 11th. No question about it, the Panama Canal, one of the greatest engineering feats in history! Transforming global trade by connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The idea of a canal through Panama dates back to the 16th century when...
