Category: Americas

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Quito, Ecuador

We have emerged from our mini-hibernation in the rain soaked caves of Ibarra; squinting our eyes, which haven’t seen anything brighter than a computer screen in days, and loosening our belts. In preparation for...

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Goodbye Colombia, Hello Ecuador!

Wow, 50 something days in Colombia! On our last day here we got to go and see the Santuario de Las Lajas, a stunning church built into a canyon. And by stunning I mean...

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El Fin del Mundo, Mocoa Colombia

To all those who are not “rapture ready” no need to worry; I can testify to the end of the world being freaking amazing. Seriously, between being swept up and taken away and staying...

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Wined and Dined in San Agustin, Colombia

“You don’t want any of this.” Tom assured me. “In fact, its terrible, ill just get rid of it for you” he sweetly promised as he started eating the chocolate cake even faster. Though...

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Bus From Popayan to San Agustin, Colombia

Killing time while the front tire is replaced There is something so magical about witnessing the moment when a young man’s father passes over the reins of the family trade to him. The moment...

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Chicken Coffee – Popayan, Colombia

I raised the Styrofoam cup to my lips, and then hastily set it down- contents untasted. “What?” asked Tom, “Is there something wrong with your coffee?” I handed over my cup and watched intently...

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Popayan, Colombia – Hot Springs and Taxidermy!

Popayan, Colombia; known for it’s (apparently) uber impressive Semana Santa celebrations. In fact, according to a well-reputed source (Sebastian, the cab driver who took us from the bus station to our hostel) the president...

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Guatape

Guatape is a cool little lakeside town, known for La Piedra; a huge boulder towering over the town, and super interesting 3D folk art looking appliques on all of the houses. There are over...