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Chapter 22:  Bogota, Colombia Friday, July 23 I returned to the Hostal La Posada Colonial after my final, excellent breakfast at the delightful Nuevo Condovez.  I bade farewell to Jaime.  He gave me a massive hug and wished me a … Continue reading

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Chapter 23:  Medellin, Colombia Wednesday, July 28 Thanks to the couple of beers I slept soundly on my last night in Bogota.  I woke up at 6.30am to pack and leave.  After settling my bill, I took breakfast at a … Continue reading

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Chapter 25:  Santa Marta and Taganga, Colombia Saturday, August 7 After breakfast at the hostel, I took a taxi to Cartagena’s bus terminal.  The busy Saturday morning traffic threw up clogs of dust as we journeyed along.  It was difficult … Continue reading

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Chapter 26:  Parque Nacional Tayrona, Colombia. Monday, August 16 The machismo fuelled and decidedly edgy hostel man happened to be the pretty receptionist’s husband.  He gave the sly eye to most of the male guests and just grunted each time … Continue reading

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