another year has begun, and i’m very excited this one starts with a trip in the works. a trip you will hear about a lot between now and then, so get ready.
you may remember it’s Columbia in May. whohoo.

things have changed a bit since i first booked, the itinerary remains the same, but now i have a travel companion. it’s a little scary, as i haven’t traveled with anyone for that length of time. ever.

expectations, it’s all about setting realistic expectations and communicating those, right?  sigh. we shall see.

the itinerary, in case i didn’t share before, looks like this: Cartegena, Santa Marta, Ciudad Perdida, Medellin, Armenia and ending in Bogota.  three weeks of action packed fun.

Ciudad Perdida is the part i’m a little iffy about….it’s a 4 day hike through the La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta range to see the Lost City which was constructed by the Tayrona Indians in the 13th century.  there are 1200 steps to deal with, in addition to bugs, humidity, and a lot of sweating.

i’ve started going to the gym in preparation of the hike…..maybe i should go a little bit more.

photo courtesy of paradiseinthe world.com