Day 335 - Cali

March 30th
Today is Easter. Gregor and I got busy getting the cars ready. Our wives served an elaborate breakfast with eggs, toast, butter, and orange jam.

The Army Major checked on us and graciously offered us lunch in the military canteen. A thunderstorm in the afternoon forced us to stay put inside our campers. We used this time to update our diary and play cards.

March 31st
We all walked to the town of Popayan this morning, taking a stroll through the city. We purchased fruits and vegetables at the open market. Then it started to rain again, and we took a taxi back to the military complex.

Popayan was already behind us an hour later, and we reached Cali that evening. We found a place to stay at the Colegio Alemán (German College), where we felt safe behind the high wall surrounding it.

Cali is the third-largest city in Colombia. Aside from Medellin and Bogotá, it is believed to be the most dangerous in Colombia. We locked all valuables, items, and photographic equipment in a compartment under the backseat and tried to portray a low-key appearance everywhere we went.

Stats: Miles 85, Expenses $3.45Read more