sleepless in sxm

Extremely unusual for me to be up this late (2.20 am) sober and all but that's how it goes when searching through the net on information about sailing from here to Grenada, Bonaire and later to Cartagena (with many other stops of course) and other important cultural things worth knowing about Colombia. I am obsessed with the thought of that we are actually going to be in another world very very shortly. Even so much that I have started to catch up with my Spanish books again. Alex speaks fluent since he lived in Spain for seven years, I'm not quite that good unfortunately so need to start practicing again and read as much as I can until we arrive..

Any of you been to Colombia? Share some tips if you have any to spare.

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Anonymous said...: Just be careful out there... Read here http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1090.html

...violence by narco-terrorist groups continues to affect some rural areas and large cities...

...Nevertheless, terrorist groups such as FARC, the National Liberation Army (ELN), and other criminal organizations continue to kidnap and hold civilians for ransom or as political bargaining chips. No one is immune from kidnapping on the basis of occupation, nationality, or other factors. Kidnapping in rural areas is of particular concern...; September 28, 2012 at 2:41 AM
Elina said...: If you stop at Santa Marta on your way to Cartagena, I think you should visit La Casa del Farol. An amazing couple from Barcelona (!) owns this small, beautiful hotel and I believe thay even have a restaurant nowadays. I think you might share the passion to travelling as they have an amazing story themselves moving from traditional high-demanding jobs to another world and start a new way of living their lives.; September 28, 2012 at 3:05 AM
Kelley said...: I was just in Colombia in March and am actually about to leave in November for a sail from NYC to Colombia to live. Colombia is absolutely beautiful. We went to Taganga, Cartagena and Tolu along the Caribbean Coast. The fresh fruit juices are the best and the snorkeling is great. In Cartagena you could spend hours weaving in and out of the streets in the Old Town. So beautiful and plenty of great shopping.; September 28, 2012 at 8:53 AM
Nicolas said...: Pues empezamos ya a hablar español; os seguimos desde Galicia hace tiempo, nosotros estmos en proceso de dejar la vida monótona y salir en nuestro barco a recorrer el mundo sin límites. Os deseo lo mejor.; September 28, 2012 at 9:45 AM
Andi of My Beautiful Adventures said...: Ahhhhh I LOVE Colombia, what a country! I'm a bit of a South American expert. If you ever need any help feel free to email me questions (AndiPerullo@aol.com).; September 28, 2012 at 6:16 PM
Aija said...: Åh vad kul att du ska besöka Colombia! Jag är inne på min 3.e månad här nere och älskar det! Råkade fastna här då Colombia har så mkt att erbjuda, tanken var ju egentligen att resa omkring i hela sydamerika. Oh well, nästa gång.

Cartagena är fantastiskt, se till att besöka Playa blanca och Isla rosarios! Se till att spendera minst en natt på playa blanca, hyr en mysig cabana och strosa på stranden om kvällen.

Taganga är en skithåla som jag inte rekommenderar att spendera mycket tid i, dock måste ni besöka Tyrona Park. Helt fantastiskt!

Just nu är jag i Cali, åker antagligen hem om 2 veckor då resan börjar närma sig sitt slut. Men hoppas ni får chansen att besöka storstäderna inåt landet också, som inte är så lättåtkomliga med båt. Stor kram o lycka till med Colombia äventyret!; September 28, 2012 at 8:08 PM
Veesha said...: I ADORE both Bonaire and Colombia.

Cartagena is relatively dangerous, yes, but if you are a smart traveller you will be fine.

In Cartagena be sure to check out the mud volcanoes/spas. And have a dip in the mud pools. They are truly divine.

I am not sure how long you plan to stay along the Colombian shores. A trip to Baranquilla is worth it. A beautiful city.; September 29, 2012 at 2:54 AM
José Pedro said...: Como van a gozar en Latinoamérica! Y Colombia es fabulosa. Ojalá vengan a conocer Chile!!!; September 29, 2012 at 7:23 PM
em said...: go to Medellin!!! Colombia is amazing
http://icecreamconelife.blogspot.com/search/label/Colombia; September 30, 2012 at 1:12 PM
marie said...: Providencia för lugnet, Cartagena för storstad och mysig gammal stadsdel, kaffedistriktet och Salento, vandra i valle de cocora. Flyg till Amazonas-Leticia och åk ut i den riktiga regnskogen i minst en vecka och kolla in alla djur och småkryp, fiska piraya och ät till kvällsmat!; October 1, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Unknown said...: I was born on the island of bonaire and both my parents lived on the island for 15+ years! My mother was a master dive instructor there and knows many of the locals! I hope you have a tremendous time! xxx; October 2, 2012 at 9:46 AM
Jackson Hole Skier said...: Ditto re Bonaire. It was our favorite island. Most relaxed but with all the essentials. The whole island is a national park so you know they care about the environment. You can snorkel right from your boat or swim to shore and walk along the boardwalk into "town".
Customs and immigration are very relaxed too.
We spent two months in Curaçao getting ready for the big trip to San Blas islands non stop. Took us 3 1/2 days so was over quickly.
We had contingency plans for Columbia but decided to skip this tour. Maybe next time when things calm down.
Enjoy!; October 6, 2012 at 10:19 PM

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