Yesterday morning we did some internet and then went to the common room for breakfast. Breakfast is included in our room cost of 60,000 pesos ($28.00 CAD) here at Kaleidoscopio Hostel, and our host Martha even cooks it for you.
She was a little surprised when we asked for arepas instead of toast...most people want the tourist breakfast. And she was so apologetic that she didn't have any and promised to have some for this morning's breakfast.
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
October Expenses
Yes, I know...we never did publish our September expense report. I've been trying to be so good about that too, because I know that some of you are interested.
But rather than rehash old news, I'll just give you the total. We spent about $1,400 CAD in September. About $550 of that was motorhome related...new shocks, a new inverter, and the inspection and registration for Saskatchewan plates. Not a bad month overall...I wish October had been that cheap!
But rather than rehash old news, I'll just give you the total. We spent about $1,400 CAD in September. About $550 of that was motorhome related...new shocks, a new inverter, and the inspection and registration for Saskatchewan plates. Not a bad month overall...I wish October had been that cheap!
Travel day! Medellin to Manizales...
Yesterday was a travel day for us. It's only 192 kms (119 miles) from Medellin to Manizales, but it's on a twisty two lane mountain road where you're lucky to get over 60 km/h (36 mph).
Lots of beautiful scenery though, to keep you occupied for the four to five hour bus ride!
Lots of beautiful scenery though, to keep you occupied for the four to five hour bus ride!
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Grocery shopping in Medellin, Colombia
Yesterday was a day of rest...up until we had to climb the hill back up to the house where we've been staying!
The city of Medellin is in a valley, but the suburbs have grown up into the very steep hills of the surrounding mountains. So it's not bad walking down to the grocery store, but walking back up is definitely exercise.
The city of Medellin is in a valley, but the suburbs have grown up into the very steep hills of the surrounding mountains. So it's not bad walking down to the grocery store, but walking back up is definitely exercise.
Monday, November 2, 2015
The best view in the world?
Maybe. It certainly ranks right up there among the best views that we've ever seen.
Yesterday we did a day trip to El Penol and the little tourist town of Guatape. El Penol is a rock monolith that has 740 steps that you can climb to get to the top, and it overlooks a beautiful lake that was formed when the Colombian government built a hydro electric dam in the early 1970's.
Yesterday we did a day trip to El Penol and the little tourist town of Guatape. El Penol is a rock monolith that has 740 steps that you can climb to get to the top, and it overlooks a beautiful lake that was formed when the Colombian government built a hydro electric dam in the early 1970's.
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Exploring central Medellin
Spent the day yesterday exploring central Medellin. The temperature has been great...lows at night around 16C (62F) and highs during the day around 25C (77F). But, it's only just now getting towards the end of rainy season, so although it can be nice and sunny one minute, it can be raining the next minute.
And that's pretty much what happened yesterday.
And that's pretty much what happened yesterday.
Saturday, October 31, 2015
First day in Colombia
Our flight went well. Actually managed to sleep a little bit on the plane, which is not normal for me. We flew with AeroMexico. I had bought the tickets during the summer when I saw them on sale dirt cheap.
Mexico City to Medellin return for $216 USD ($276 CAD) each. Not bad for a four and a half hour flight.
Mexico City to Medellin return for $216 USD ($276 CAD) each. Not bad for a four and a half hour flight.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Arrived in Colombia!
We have arrived in Medellin, Colombia. Lots to talk about, so we'll break this up a little and back track to yesterday morning.
We left our motorhome Sherman parked up at Embarcadero Chago...our friend's marina at the lakeside near Valle de Bravo. We walked up to the roadside where many collectivo (shared) taxis pass by, sometimes more than one per minute. So it didn't take long for one to stop with room for two more people.
However, no matter how full they already are, they always think there is room for two more people!
We left our motorhome Sherman parked up at Embarcadero Chago...our friend's marina at the lakeside near Valle de Bravo. We walked up to the roadside where many collectivo (shared) taxis pass by, sometimes more than one per minute. So it didn't take long for one to stop with room for two more people.
However, no matter how full they already are, they always think there is room for two more people!
Thursday, October 29, 2015
We're on our way!
Got everything done yesterday despite the fact that it rained pretty much all afternoon. We've never seen rain like that here in Valle de Bravo, but then we've never been here this early in the season. We've ever only been here December through March, and it's always been sunny. We're told this is the end of the rainy season.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
One day to relax, and one to get ready to go!
Normally, we take a full month to drive from the Canadian border to the Mexican border. We find that's a pretty good pace and it allows us time to relax and see things along the way.
So when we booked our flight from Mexico City to Medellin for October 30th, my thinking was that it would only add about 1,000 kms (620 miles) to our one month journey. Not really that much, when you spread it over the 30 days.
So when we booked our flight from Mexico City to Medellin for October 30th, my thinking was that it would only add about 1,000 kms (620 miles) to our one month journey. Not really that much, when you spread it over the 30 days.
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