Monthly Archives: April 2018

(April 30 – written by Dave) We woke to blue skies and sunshine today, and no alarm clock – the simple pleasures of life in the Colombian Andes.  Life is good. The big activity of the day was a coffee … Continue reading →

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(April 29 – written by Dave) We had more rain today but mostly at the very end of the ride so it was not too bad.  The hotel was kind of noisy overnight but I slept through it all.  Nancy … Continue reading →

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(April 28 – written by Dave) It rained overnight but we only had grey skies in the morning.  We are riding here at the start of the rainy season and I guess we aren’t going to luck out in beating … Continue reading →

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(April 27 – written by Dave) Wow, what a day.  We didn’t cover that much ground but it was hard earned.  The easy part of the day started last night with a good meal in the restaurant and finished with … Continue reading →

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(April 26 – written by Dave) Just as we left the hotel this morning it started to rain.  Not exactly what we wanted given that we had a good 10k of big city motorway to ride before breaking free of … Continue reading →

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(April 25 – written by Dave) We are departing from Medellin tomorrow but we are happy to report that we found good coffee here.  Colombia is rumoured to export the good coffee and serve the average stuff to the locals.  … Continue reading →

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(April 24 – written by Dave) One of the things you are supposed to do in Medellin is to see all of the Botero statues.  Botero is arguably the most famous Colombian artist – an artist of true international standing.  … Continue reading →