Bogata

I ended up staying in Bogotá for five days at a really cool spot called the Cranky Croc Hostel. While I was thereI decided to get my bike serviced at a local shop run by a guy I met in the airport customs when I was picking it up. They did an awesome job they loosened my clutch since it was too tight, replaced the front brake pads, fixed my speedometer and odometer, and changed the oil and filter. I also tried to get new tires, but they didn’t have the model I needed.

While the bike was in the shop, I spent a few days exploring Bogotá. The city is set in the mountains of Colombia, so everywhere you look, the views are incredible. It also has a really distinctive vibe, with most buildings made of brick or featuring brick facades, which gives the city a lot of charm.

One of the highlights was visiting the Gold Museum. It’s packed with about 32,000 ounces of gold artifacts from nine different pre-Spanish cultures, and it was absolutely fascinating. I also joined a couple of walking tours and made sure to try some local dishes.

I picked up my bike today, which happened to be a Sunday. Sundays in Bogotá are unique because they close off most of the roads and highways, and tens of thousands of cyclists take over the streets. It was cool to see such a different way to use the city.

Now I’m back on the road, heading to Medellín. It’s another city in the mountains, and the drive should take about eight hours. Looking forward to seeing what’s next!Read more