Bolombolo (817m) to La Pintada D50, (594m) T3, Av16.50, Max 54, GT 10408, 122
Fine, still, 30°
Arising about 0530, the locals were already getting going for the day, opening roller doors to their shops and catching buses. A cup of coffee was enjoyed whilst waiting for my helper. He never arrived, I must have over paid him last evening. It wasn’t a problem as few people were about the bike and gear were only out of sight for very short periods.
The road took me along the River Cauca. It was gently undulating and ever so picturesque. Huge plantations of Oranges both newly planted and old were present for about 10 k of the trip.
The river was a constant companion, some road signs informed drivers that flooding occurs in some of the side creeks running into the Cauca. Evidence of the amount of rain received here in the winter,
A young guy heading home for the weekend joined me riding for about 10k, He was heading to Jerico, a hell of a climb off the main road away from the river.
Lunch was had at Puente Iglesia, they had the net there so a bit of time was spent checking news email etc. Of interest was the final result of the Aussie Open, good on you Novak!
The heat is so much more intense here than in Medellín, about 1100 it kicks in. With hills it sucks the energy out of you. It is so nice to have time as an ally.
Setting unrealistic goals from a distance point of view is crazy at this time, so taking it easy is a priority, till my road fitness returns.
Arriving in La Pintada at 1200, Supia was a possibility though the above attitude kept me here.
Some guys in a small bar told me about a camping ground here. We had some good laughs.
This is being compiled in a Colombian version of Darlington Park near my house in Coffs Harbour, though much lower key and more laid back.
My tent has not been unpacked since I left the US last year. It needed to see the light of day and me refresh my pitching of it.
This place has a huge pool and water slides by rural Colombian standards, a few swims have been enjoyed.
Most trees are host to orchids and bromeliads with the little plants hanging on wherever they are able, be it the trunk, branches or twigs.
Just going back to my tent, a large water dragon was startled, he didn’t run around the tent, the bugger climbed straight over it, I don’t know how he did it without ripping it. If he was any bigger he would have collapsed it.
An early night will be had and an even earlier morning is anticipated.
Fine, still, 30°
Arising about 0530, the locals were already getting going for the day, opening roller doors to their shops and catching buses. A cup of coffee was enjoyed whilst waiting for my helper. He never arrived, I must have over paid him last evening. It wasn’t a problem as few people were about the bike and gear were only out of sight for very short periods.
The road took me along the River Cauca. It was gently undulating and ever so picturesque. Huge plantations of Oranges both newly planted and old were present for about 10 k of the trip.
The river was a constant companion, some road signs informed drivers that flooding occurs in some of the side creeks running into the Cauca. Evidence of the amount of rain received here in the winter,
A young guy heading home for the weekend joined me riding for about 10k, He was heading to Jerico, a hell of a climb off the main road away from the river.
Lunch was had at Puente Iglesia, they had the net there so a bit of time was spent checking news email etc. Of interest was the final result of the Aussie Open, good on you Novak!
The heat is so much more intense here than in Medellín, about 1100 it kicks in. With hills it sucks the energy out of you. It is so nice to have time as an ally.
Setting unrealistic goals from a distance point of view is crazy at this time, so taking it easy is a priority, till my road fitness returns.
Arriving in La Pintada at 1200, Supia was a possibility though the above attitude kept me here.
Some guys in a small bar told me about a camping ground here. We had some good laughs.
This is being compiled in a Colombian version of Darlington Park near my house in Coffs Harbour, though much lower key and more laid back.
My tent has not been unpacked since I left the US last year. It needed to see the light of day and me refresh my pitching of it.
This place has a huge pool and water slides by rural Colombian standards, a few swims have been enjoyed.
Most trees are host to orchids and bromeliads with the little plants hanging on wherever they are able, be it the trunk, branches or twigs.
Just going back to my tent, a large water dragon was startled, he didn’t run around the tent, the bugger climbed straight over it, I don’t know how he did it without ripping it. If he was any bigger he would have collapsed it.
An early night will be had and an even earlier morning is anticipated.
The river Cauca, alongside Bolombolo, the poles are fishing rods
One way to experience camping Colombian style!
It was good to air the camping gear after so much time, La Pintada.
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Newly planted oranges, mature plantations were on the other side of the Cauca
A brilliant way to pump up the Exped air bed.
It is an ultra light open bag with a roll opening like a dry bag. (also from Exped) Does the job in a few minutes.
Trust the Swiss.
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