18th September 2018 We came to Minca from the sweaty fires of Tayrona National Park. We got a mototaxi from Brisa Tranquila to the entrance of the Park (the same as the day before). We were slightly concerned as to how our rucksacks would fit on the bikes, plus 2 people, but the drivers pop them lengthways on their handlebars. Easy. And, if they don't have helmets for the lane, they grab some before hitting the main road (parents will be pleased). As we pulled up, a public bu

15th September 2018 In Cartagena, you're in a bubble, especially if it's your first destination. It lures you into a false sense that the rest of Colombia is also this vibrant palette of glorious colour. Once well outside the city, the reality that I'd forgotten came quickly back as we passed rubbish laden shanty towns. Colombia is still developing; an easy sentence to write as a comfortable British citizen (and I don't for a moment want to be condescending and dickish). I fo