I Bid You Adieu Colombia

-        This is what 2,000 Colombian Pesos (or $1 USD) looks like

-        This is what an average, budget-friendly backpacker accommodation looks like

-        I’ve said it before and I will say it again, Colombia’s bus travel times are a dirty, dirty lie

-        I despise Colombia’s speed bumps.  They are everywhere – all over the country, in the middle of a country road without a house to see for miles.  They are annoying.

-        I’ve always appreciated the EPA’s clean-air standards, but I have a newfound appreciation for them after growing tired of choking down the black exhaust of every vehicle in front of us.

-        The average, very water, beer costs $1

-        A plato tipical consists of fresh fruit juice, a soup (usually a vegetable or fish soup), some kind of meat (usually carne asada or fried chicken), rice, beans and if you are lucky a smattering of some lettuce and tomatoes.

-        Tourist travel maps cannot be trusted

-        Colombia has a true love for its old vehicles – especially old Willie’s and Land Cruisers.  Many are in pristine condition.

-        It is definitely the spoiled American in me (Estudaniese), but I hate paying to use the bathroom…even if it is only $0.25 and especially when there is no toilet paper.

-    Plantain chips were my go to bus ride snack

-        WiFi is everywhere.

-        Tejo is a fantastically fun corn hole/horse shoe-esque game that involves gun powder, loud noises and explosions.  I most definitely plan on bringing it back to Colorado for our sunny park days….I am sure that is well within the rules.