Dear friends and family, 15 miles (25k) to my finca ( farm) above the town of Minca, in the mountains. Ready First five miles were easy, flat roads. The problem was motorcycles everywhere. If right lane crowded will go on other side of the road, weaving between opposing traffic. They ride up on sidewalks to get […]
Uphill ride, coffee and cacao Read More »
Dear friends and family, Here’s the story of my visit to the KOGI village PART 2 Rukmini, my guide, wore a turban and had a bindi on his forehead. He explained that he studied meditation and yoga in India for ten years and now is a meditation and yoga teacher here in Colombia. He carried
KOGI part 2 and another jungle visit many years ago Read More »
Dear friends and family, The bike ride to Palomino seemed easy compared to the prior one, with only a few short hills at the end. Coming into town, I looked for Carreterra 6, meaning the boulevard rather than the street. This “boulevard” was a small dirt road off the main highway, complete with potholes you
Palomino backpackers scene, Kogi village part 1 Read More »
Dear friends and family, Just finished my first ride and arrived at my hostel in Los Naranjos. Anna, the host asked why i booked a double room when a single with a double bed instead of two tiny single beds in a room. When i reserved it on booking.comthe double was all they showed available., so
First ride and hiking in Tayrona park and more jungle exploring Read More »
Dear friends and family, I woke at 430, did my morning breathing, stretching and exercise routines and now sit to write. I’m trying to capture the feelings I have with this day to be out in the heat and traffic and the unknown. Lots of questions swirl around in my mind. How hard will it
Finally a ride and how to save money (two bucks) Read More »
Dear friends and family, I thought I would share some of my trip planning ideas and first impressions of Colombia. TRIP PLANNING Since I wanted to stay off the main highway north to south, So I get to plan my own route. First I want to explore the Tayrona National Park and the Sierra Nevada
Santa Marta, impressions, and how to motivate a mother in law Read More »
Dear friends and family, I still haven’t ridden my bike here yet as I’m acclimating myself to the heat and culture and language. I took the free walking tour of Cartagena sponsored by my hostel. There was couple from Washington DC, but everyone else was from Netherlands, Germany, France, UK, New Zealand and a family
Being adopted by colombian family, timid adventurer, dance all night Read More »
Dear friends and family, Well, my bike and i made it to Colombia. We landed in Cartagena after a two and a half hour flight from Miami. I was sitting in row 9, so was one of the first off the plane. Felt like Alaska flying in that there is no tunnel to walk off
Cartagena, heat, bribes and foreign tourism Read More »
Dear friends and family, I spent the last two months in Port Townsend, staying at our little apartment, prepping myself for my planned trip to Colombia for the winter. This includes getting a few medical procedures, including two eye surgeries, dental surgery, and removal of precancerous spots on face. Like getting a car or boat
Colombia here i come, no dar papaya and venezuela 1988 Read More »
Dear friends and family, Here’s some reflections on my trip across America: Pedaling 5-8 hours average per day is hard. It gets easier, but never easy. I’m surprised that day after day, for 75 days, that this old body could keep turning those pedals round. I did get in a lot better shape as I
Charley’s ride across America 38. Reflections and summary and thanks Read More »