I have a guilty pleasure for old cars. I used to be the owner of a bright yellow 1974 Superbeetle and Shaun being a mechanic, would help me fix it up into it's peak glory. I miss it. I miss the smell of gasoline when I open the doors, the shaking steering wheel... everything but… Continue reading Photo Friday: Classic Cars in Bogota
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Burned Out? Rained Out? Welcome to Bogota, Colombia
I’m not sure what it was - either I was depressed or the gloomy, cold, rainy weather of Bogota was making my soul shrivel a bit. Don’t get me wrong, Bogota is a pretty cool city with lots of things to do and see... if you can get past the whole weather thing. After spending… Continue reading Burned Out? Rained Out? Welcome to Bogota, Colombia
Girls and Graffiti in Medellin, Colombia
One of the really cool things I learned about while Couchsurfing in Medellin is that the application of paint on public spaces (graffiti) is not illegal. Graffiti in Medellin has lead to an explosion of colorful art, but I think when you are allowed to do it, you have more competition that promotes prettier art… Continue reading Girls and Graffiti in Medellin, Colombia
Photo Friday: The Road to Bogota
Did we ever tell you that we are planning to bus all the way down to the southern most tip of Argentina? I have seen some of the most amazing sights just starting out the window. The bus to Bogota changed how we viewed transportation. Plastered to the window I couldn't stop snapping. As we… Continue reading Photo Friday: The Road to Bogota
Medellin, You Changed EVERYTHING
I felt like I was going to puke. My travel nerves were at full force that day - something I hadn’t really experienced since Mexico. I was a pro at this. Why was I feeling so shitty? “You’re already missing them.” Shaun’s replied. And you know what? He was right. Our travels have taken a… Continue reading Medellin, You Changed EVERYTHING
Photo Friday: HDR – San Blas Islands, Panama
Perfect weather. Perfect water. Perfect white sand. Perfect little islands with palm trees and coconuts on the ground. Sailing through the San Blas islands in Panama was perfection. I couldn't believe what was in front of my eyes. This was only supposed to exist in storybooks filled with tales of the Swiss Family Robinson and… Continue reading Photo Friday: HDR – San Blas Islands, Panama
Playing With Mud in Colombia – Our Mud Volcano!
Mudpies and mud volcanoes. Much to my mother’s chagrin, I would bust out the backdoor with wild hair and bare feet every time it rained in dry El Paso, Texas and furiously rip up the back yard to appreciate this simple kid’s delight. Never in my life did I imagine I was going to be… Continue reading Playing With Mud in Colombia – Our Mud Volcano!
Photo Essay: Cartagena, Colombia
Even though we went through some craziness with Cartagena, the city will hold a special place in my heart. We spent most of our days with our friends from the Santana crew exploring the Old City and taking in the warm energy that takes over. There is something about the air, the energy, and the… Continue reading Photo Essay: Cartagena, Colombia
Crazy Cartagena Independence: Colombia
***Please pardon the pictures as all were taken on an iPhone 3G. No good camera should be taken out during festivities like these.*** I had no clue that we were sailing into one of the biggest celebrations that Cartagena has seen in a long long time. Cartagena independence. We somehow accidentally scheduled our catamaran trip… Continue reading Crazy Cartagena Independence: Colombia
Sailing to Colombia on the High Seas
I always have had a sneaky suspicion that I was a pirate in a past life. Sure, my obsession may have started with One Eyed Willy from The Goonies, but that is besides the point. Sailing to Colombia was one of the most amazing experiences of my life and I learned that I’m truly a… Continue reading Sailing to Colombia on the High Seas
A Lesson of Humility: Puerto Lindo, Panama
We had chosen our sailing base camp as Puerto Lindo due to the number of boats leaving to Colombia. What we didn't know beforehand is that the town did not have internet and I had failed to let my friends and loved ones know that we were about to be out of touch for a… Continue reading A Lesson of Humility: Puerto Lindo, Panama
World Wonder Collecting: Panama Canal
Yes, we’re one of those annoying people that will go out of their way to experience World Wonders. You know, remember the Grand Canyon and Volcan Paricutin? Yeah, we were stoked about the Panama Canal. The first thing someone should know about when trying to see it is that unless you’re with a tour group,… Continue reading World Wonder Collecting: Panama Canal
Non-Stop Partying in Bocas del Toro, Panama
When we stepped foot onto Utila-like Bocas del Toro, Panama, I think I must have lost 8 years or so of my life on the water taxi. I was 21 again and for some reason wanting to re-live those years. Or maybe it was because we had spent a month and a half in the… Continue reading Non-Stop Partying in Bocas del Toro, Panama
Photo Essay: Hangin’ in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
We found ourselves in the awesome dusty town of Puerto Viejo during our last rendezvous with Costa Rica. This entire town was founded on tourism and I’m happy to say that it isn’t quite oversaturated... yet. See it while you can. A bit of a Caribbean vibe mixed with the Costa Rican “pura vida” will… Continue reading Photo Essay: Hangin’ in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Photo Friday: HDR – Zapatilla Cay Panama
The perfect Zapatilla Cay. It is like heaven on earth in Panama. Can it get any better than this?