The Colombian Jungle, a Cocaine Factory, a "Lost City", and a Scorpion Attack

“The Lost City”

Ciudad Perdida (The Lost City) was discovered in 1973ish in the northern Mountains of Colombia called the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Archaeologists believe that the settlement was built sometime between 800 AD and 1400AD. In truth, nobody seems to have the foggiest clue about the Lost City. Different reference points give completely different information. Its builders were the Tayrona Indians and they did not keep any written records. Eventually, they were destroyed by the Spanish in the 1500s. There are a few remnants of the Tayrona indians still in the region. They seem very unhappy. This probably has something to do with the fact that a bunch of gringos are trekking through their land every single day of their lives.

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Cartegena, White Linen Pants, and the Pirates of the Caribbean

Historic Cartegena

For many travelers, the end of extended world trip can be difficult. You start to thing about going back home. You wonder how your friends and family are doing, and really start to miss them. I would not say that “homesickness” is the right word to describe the feeling. I think for me more than anything I would call it travelers fatigue.

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