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  • Malcolm AlbanyFlight of the phoenixWe Don't Talk About Colombia
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    • Day 20
    • Monday, December 23, 2024 at 9:16 AM
    • ☁️ 26 °C
    • Altitude: 30 m
    • ColombiaCalabolo11°15’14” N  73°38’54” W
    Rio Don Diego
    The early birds get the river all to themselves!1Just us and the birds all the way to the 26 degree Caribbean SeaChristian came to retrieve us in the boatWhich probably caused less noise pollution than the kids on the way out1We were able to take photos of the wildlife on the way backMake that a royal "we"1Luckily we only spotted this guy on the way backAfter lunch we hiked up to a hut on a lookout with Rosalie and JessicaAll sorts of odd fruit on the way. This is a Guama. Looks like a giant snowpea.Glad the short but ridiculously steep climb is overThe Arhuaco use wool or agave to make their threadMy legs proved to be too hairy to complete this stepFrom little things big things growAs long as the artiste is not disturbedSo neat for a beginner! Women are allowed to use colour after their first cycle.From little things little things growThe offerings on display. We loved the product just not these patterns. Sorry Rosalie.Lara's effortTough critic

    Is Don, is Good

    December 23, 2024 in Colombia ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C

    Today we discovered just how varied the ecology is in Colombia. As we floated down the Rio Don Diego to its entry into the warm Caribbean Sea, we could lie back and see the snow atop the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range!
    In the afternoon we had a meet n greet with 2 Arhuaco women who demonstrated their basket weaving skills and shared their stories. The humidity and lack of air conditioning didn't kill us after all! Onwards to Cartegena tomorrow.    Read more

    Catherine Whitting

    TravelerJust us and the birds all the way to the 26 degree Caribbean SeaWow even mum would swim in 26 degree sea

    12/25/24Reply
    Catherine Whitting

    TravelerWe were able to take photos of the wildlife on the way backAmazing photo

    12/25/24Reply
    Catherine Whitting

    TravelerLuckily we only spotted this guy on the way backDont smile !

    12/25/24Reply
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