I still cannot believe I am in my second year as an international teacher. Even more wild is this is my eighth year in a classroom! The second year means familiarity and comfort. The newness and nerves are no longer present. I know the routine and most of the kids. I have an established place … Continue reading Second Day / Second Year
Month: August 2018
Days 11-13: Back to Bogota
I decided I was done with buses and done with hostels for the moment. I checked my budget and figured I could swing a plane ticket from Pereira to Bogota AND a swanky hostel. My tummy still wasn't 100% and I just wanted a few days to recover a bit. La Serrana has a fabulous … Continue reading Days 11-13: Back to Bogota
Day 10 – Salento
Catie and I made a plan to get up fairly early and make our way to the Cocora Valley to hike to the wax palms, the national tree of Colombia. I got up a little later than I anticipated, while Catie met a new friend at breakfast. Our duo quickly became a trio. Catie, Heather, … Continue reading Day 10 – Salento
Days 9 – Salento’s Coffee
My favorite place in Colombia was definitely Salento. Even though it took an entire day to get there and I wasn't feeling very well, Salento really stole my heart. Nestled between Medellin and Bogota, the coffee district is becoming more and more popular with tourists. The mountain view is simply stunning, and there are plenty … Continue reading Days 9 – Salento’s Coffee
Day 8: Travel from Hell (Bogota to Salento)
I had a super early flight from Cartagena to Bogota. I was trying to decide which place to go – San Gil or Salento so Bogota was a better place from which to decide. San Gil was more adventurous, but I really wanted to see the coffee region. As soon as I got into Bogota, … Continue reading Day 8: Travel from Hell (Bogota to Salento)
Day 7 – Cartagena and the Rosario Islands
Rosario Islands So remember that 3am stumbling home to bed part? Probably not the best idea. I had a 5:30am wake-up call at the hostel because I had signed up to tour the Rosario Islands. I got my tired and still slightly drunk ass out of bed, put on my swimsuit and grabbed the sack … Continue reading Day 7 – Cartagena and the Rosario Islands