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...
by Sarah Jervis | May 1, 2025 | Our Journey, South America
April 18th — Leaving Balneario Tropicana ended on a sour note. The business was run by the parents, who I’d guess were in their early 60s. She was a super funky, spunky lady with great energy; he was a quiet, hard-working man. They had made us feel very welcome....
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...
