David had a bit of hangover after the football yesterday but we decided to go to Tayrona regardless. Tayrona is a national park on the Caribbean coastline which is reputed to be Colombia's most beautiful park. Instead of taking an expensive tour bus, we opted to take a public bus for a fraction of the cost. As we waited at the stop closest to our hostel, the first two buses passed without stopping - they were both full. We then thought it might be best to walk...

Today was going to be a day of football, David had decided that before even getting out of bed. It was always planned to watch Colombia's game in the afternoon with the locals but there wasn't much to do for a few hours beforehand apart from the Brazil game. The hostel had a huge TV games room and when I say huge, I mean huge - remember this was a Cartel house so no expense was spared. David got himself comfortable in front of the screen while Maria found a sha...

We were up early again and were first for breakfast. We wanted to be packed and out to catch an early bus to Santa Marta, about 4 hours up the coast. We took a taxi to the Berlinas bus station, which was the closer of the city's two bus stations. The bus was ready to leave as we arrived, so as soon as we bought our tickets and got ourselves on board, we were off. It was a really nice coaster bus with really comfy seats. The journey, as most of them have been, ...

We were awake pretty early even without the alarm set - air conditioning works wonders for a good nights sleep. All the rooms in the hotel faced onto a central lobby, it was perhaps an outdoor courtyard in the past and now had a roof over it. Breakfast was served in lobby - we were back to eggs, scrambled with toast. Along with some fresh fruit, juice and good coffee, it was a great start to the day. Yesterdays storm seemed to be long gone along with the comfor...

The last 3 months in Central America have been great but it's time for something new...South America is calling. We have become very used to our comfy bed and it was a struggle knowing we were getting out for the very last time, especially when we were awake earlier than normal. After a quick shower, David went down to the bakery next door to the hotel and bought breakfast. The girl in the bakery knew the order by now - 2 croissants, 1empanada and 2 coffees to ...