BUS HIJACKINGS In the realm of all possible experiences that a traveler abroad might have, being robbed at gunpoint is one of the least appealing. Nonetheless, armed robberies, although somewhat rare, are real possibilities just about everywhere on the planet. Whether you find yourself in a modern highly developed country such as the United States,… Continue reading SAK AND JAC GET HIJACKED: TERROR IN THE PERUVIAN HIGHLANDS
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BRIDGE OVER THE RIO CHIQUITO: OUR JOURNEY CROSSING THAT SIGNIFICANT BUT IMAGINARY LINE
SAYING GOOD-BYE TO COLOMBIA The day finally arrived when it was time to say our goodbyes to the wonderful country of Colombia and be welcomed into Ecuador. During our month and a half stay in Colombia we grew a great fondness for the Colombian culture, its people, and of course its magnificent natural beauty. The… Continue reading BRIDGE OVER THE RIO CHIQUITO: OUR JOURNEY CROSSING THAT SIGNIFICANT BUT IMAGINARY LINE
TRAVELING TO THE DEEP SOUTH (OF COLOMBIA)
DEPARTING FROM POPAYÁN Our stay in Popayán, Colombia with Luisa Fernanda and Polly was wonderful but it was time for us to move on once again. One of the most difficult things about the traveling that we are doing is to have to leave amazing places when you just start feeling comfortable there. We really… Continue reading TRAVELING TO THE DEEP SOUTH (OF COLOMBIA)
PLOPPING DOWN IN POPAYÁN WITH POLLY
LEAVING CALI As we tend to do before every departure, we woke at a ridiculously early hour, put on our traveling clothes, and did our final packing. We were sad to be leaving as Cali was much more than we had first expected. It was beautiful, tranquil, clean, filled with amazing artwork and architecture, beautiful… Continue reading PLOPPING DOWN IN POPAYÁN WITH POLLY
WE’RE GOING GOING, BACK BACK, TO CALI CALI (ACTUALLY, GOING FOR THE FIRST TIME)
CALI, COLOMBIA At the bus terminal in Armenia, Colombia looking for tickets to Cali, we were delighted to find not only that we could once again book a ride through Expreso Palmira, but also that we could travel there in their S26 Maxxi Dupplo double decker bus with front row seats on the top floor.… Continue reading WE’RE GOING GOING, BACK BACK, TO CALI CALI (ACTUALLY, GOING FOR THE FIRST TIME)
OUR TRIP TO ARMENIA (NOT THE COUNTRY, BUT THE CITY IN COLOMBIA)
ARMENIA, COLOMBIA Leaving Bogotá and spending some time in Ibagué, Colombia was quite an adventure. We greatly enjoyed our time in both places but it was time to continue our journey and make our way to Armenia. Heading from Ibagué to Armenia we got lucky and were once again able to take an Expreso Palmira… Continue reading OUR TRIP TO ARMENIA (NOT THE COUNTRY, BUT THE CITY IN COLOMBIA)
SAK and JAC Backpack: South America 