Category: South America

Exploring the Ecudorian Andes is proving to be a rewarding experience. We may be on the equator, but the elevation means cool days and cold nights.

What an interesting an colorful city! Twenty years ago Medellin was perhaps the most dangerous city in the world. Today it’s a thriving community with modern public transportation and improving economy. The Medellin airport is a 45 minute drive outside of town, or 35 minutes with our taxi driver (and there were no seatbelts!)  …

Cartagena We spent 5 days in Cartagena, staying in the rejuvenated Getsemani neighborhood just outside the walled old city. Getsemani is full of wall murals and colorful streets, small hotels and hostels and lots of bars and restaurants. It especially attracts tourists from other Latin American countries. Inside the walled city there are pricier hotels,…