They say it’s the rainy season in Colombia and I believe it, though until a few days ago, it hadn’t […]
Salento to Ibague, and how my trip nearly got derailed
The loud rattling took me by surprise. I was used to my gear jostling around as I descended bumpy dirt […]
Manizales and the return to dirt
(Note: My laptop won’t charge so I’m posting this from my phone. For some reason the photos are showing up […]
Medellin and the Pan-American (to Manizales)
I’m sitting in bed at the amazing Hostel Kaleidoscopo in Manizales, relaxing after exploring part of the city on foot […]
The route so far
A few people have asked to see my route map. I can’t figure out how to embed it in WordPress, […]
Seven days in the saddle – San Gil to Medellin
What goes down, must go up That’s the way I’ve felt the last few days – dreading every little downhill […]
Bike and hike and bike (Villa de Leyva to San Gil)
I’ve developed a pattern so far on this trip – two days of biking followed by a day of rest. […]
It gets easier, right? (Bogota to Villa de Leyva)
My phone was telling me to turn left. “A la isquierda,” the voice in my head repeated several times in […]
Contrasts in Bogota
Bogota is an ugly city filled with grey buildings and terrible traffic, but with incredible graffiti that gives it life. […]
