I am standing on top of El Penol admiring a magnificent 360 degree view over the Guatape’ countryside after huffing and puffing my way 656 vertical feet up a concrete stairway to get here. From this perch, you can see nothing but serpentine alpine lakes sparkling in the bright sun, the emerald green fields of local cattle farms and fincas, and the occasional hawk soaring high over the peaks of the Andes range stretching to the blue horizon in every direction. Continue reading
Today, I tried to take the 4 hour Turibus tour from the Parque’ Poblado, and, to my surprise, not only did the tour go as planned, there was actually a guide who spoke very good English! Continue reading
Remember when I told you I’d take the Turibus around the city today? Remember when I also told you there are a LOT of holidays here? Well, today it’s Colombian Labor Day, and though it’s great because the roads are closed, there are people in the street, and the sun is out, it’s not so good because the bus isn’t running. I only know this because a group of three gringos who also unwittingly came to the bus stop at Parque Poblado told me. Actually, only one of them speaks Spanish (Ben), and read the sign to us. But also remember, when on vacation, be flexible!
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