Hi All, Here we go again...off for the winter. Initially, we had hoped to go to the Galapagos (Ecuador) and Machu Pichu (Peru). But prices were high for that combination and heavy rainfall was the norm during the weeks we wanted to travel. Instead, we decided on 6 weeks in Colombia, lured by the 75 degree average temperatures in Medellin and hot humid weather along the Caribbean coast and the lack of tourists. We booked our round trip flight Las Vegas to Bogota (through Panama) and our first 2-1/2 weeks of lodging. Since our travels fall over the Christmas holidays we thought booking ahead was wise. After January 7, however, we are free to roam wherever adventure and excitement lead us.
Right now, we are figuring out how to get everything we will need in our two carry-on bags...always a challenge. Roger's suitcase is always filled with "community" items such as the mosquito net that fits over our bed and a rather large medicine kit. He sacrifices a lot in terms of space for clothes. My suitcase on the other hand is filled with clothes...mine. This trip has been particularly difficult because we must plan for 3 different climates: Bogota at 8,600 feet will be cold (40s and 50s) and rainy. Cartagena on the coast will be humid and in the 80s. Everything else will be in between.
We'll let you know when we arrive. Have a merry, merry, merry Christmas dear friends.
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