tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post7513637510413708472..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Travel day! Popayan to San Agustin, Colombia.Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-31846953683221421962015-11-25T07:41:07.261-05:002015-11-25T07:41:07.261-05:00I believe it is much the same in Guatemala too, I ...I believe it is much the same in Guatemala too, I remember there being lots of mountains and lots of green there as well. We would have taken a chicken bus too but it seems that the local transport going from Popayan to San Agustin are these smaller van type buses. We would love to see a tapir!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-81562188262021123962015-11-25T07:38:12.397-05:002015-11-25T07:38:12.397-05:00Yes, it is more or less. You do get the diehard tr...Yes, it is more or less. You do get the diehard traveler coming here but other than that it is a little off the radar. Theses are the types of places that we enjoy exporing.<br /><br />Not much change in Kevin's rash. We feel it is going to take a fair bit of time to improve, unfortunately. :-(Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-14208224362222360832015-11-25T07:34:49.062-05:002015-11-25T07:34:49.062-05:00How cool! If they have any suggestions for us, ple...How cool! If they have any suggestions for us, please feel free to pass them on to us. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-35710588347983252752015-11-25T07:33:46.817-05:002015-11-25T07:33:46.817-05:00There really is no change in it, unfortunately.
T...There really is no change in it, unfortunately.<br /><br />There are actually many expats in Ecuador, it has a lower cost of living than at home but we believe it is more expensive than Colombia. Many people go there because they use the American dollar, and the Galapagos Islands are there which is a major tourist attraction. Definitely not so many tourists in Colombia but we think in another 10 years or so that will change entirely, so we are glad to be doing it now. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-82795725225604258672015-11-25T07:28:15.873-05:002015-11-25T07:28:15.873-05:00The park was closed yesterday so we are hoping to ...The park was closed yesterday so we are hoping to head there today to see it. We are looking forward to it too.<br />Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-35119435935486374002015-11-25T07:27:14.110-05:002015-11-25T07:27:14.110-05:00The scenery is what made it a great day!The scenery is what made it a great day!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-86157685803995599562015-11-25T07:26:46.210-05:002015-11-25T07:26:46.210-05:00Yes, the county side is stunning!
No it isn'...Yes, the county side is stunning! <br /><br />No it isn't clearing at all. In fact he thinks that it has even expanded a little more. He stopped taking the antibiotics because they didn't seem to be helping and from his reading they would only help if it was a rash was due to a virus which he didn't think it as to begin with. One of the girls here at the hostel had a good supply of Prednisone so she gave Kevin enough for 3 days. We thought this was a cream but it is a pill. Kevin researched it and it is possible that this may help, we will see.<br /><br />We never get tired of Mexican food because there is a large variety of it but here almost everything is the same no matter where you go. I may have to do some cooking just to have a change. Most of the water here is excellent to drink from the tap. You only have to drink bottled water if you see the locals drinking bottled water. We always judge a restaurant by the price of the beer, if it is over 3000 pesos than it is an expensive restaurant and we will head somewhere else. We tend to eat in little mom and pop places.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-43813283248855728792015-11-24T20:49:40.163-05:002015-11-24T20:49:40.163-05:00The Colombian countryside from your bus ride looks...The Colombian countryside from your bus ride looks like parts of inland Belize we traveled through by chicken bus -- so green and lush, and there are also tapirs there; in fact, I believe it's the national animal! We never saw one in the flesh but ran across some tracks on a muddy jungle hiking trail. They were HUGE! Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572905521059358017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-32887215129752401412015-11-24T16:13:44.686-05:002015-11-24T16:13:44.686-05:00Sounds like an "off the beaten track" s...Sounds like an "off the beaten track" sort of village, you guys are sure adventuresome, hope health ailments are improving ....lesalp.blogspot.com.au Leslie Alpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09099005993670612127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-17558563083691971852015-11-24T16:06:11.318-05:002015-11-24T16:06:11.318-05:00We have students from Columbia visiting our school...We have students from Columbia visiting our school this month. I'm enjoying sharing your adventures and pictures with them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03162779729333321131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-77175327524736967152015-11-24T15:21:38.530-05:002015-11-24T15:21:38.530-05:00Hope your rash is feeling better :) Great country...Hope your rash is feeling better :) Great country for sure, never heard of anyone that vacationed in Ecuador (but then again no one in Columbia either). Stay safe!!Karyn-Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441864113888457036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-34146928907726608822015-11-24T11:38:22.092-05:002015-11-24T11:38:22.092-05:00I can't wait to see archaeology site pictures....I can't wait to see archaeology site pictures. That country side is sure beautiful. Cheers!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-44944473075574853892015-11-24T10:25:16.956-05:002015-11-24T10:25:16.956-05:00Another fun day in your journey.Another fun day in your journey.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-3828139510251661902015-11-24T09:55:36.335-05:002015-11-24T09:55:36.335-05:00The country side looks beautiful...all green. Is ...The country side looks beautiful...all green. Is Kevin's rash clearing? I'm curious how long the rash will last. I've been to Mexico several times and the restaurant food began to all taste the same after a few days...some oil they were using had an after taste I didn't like. The best foods were at vendor stands...no after taste and the food was delicious. I did get sick from eating shrimp that we bought at the harbor. Drank mostly bottled water or coke or hot tea. I really, really like how the local people watched for us...i.e.telling us over priced areas to stay from and good local mom and pop cafes to eat at. Rita from Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722798328449733244noreply@blogger.com