Author: Sid Arora

3 more advanced certification dives including underwater navigation, deep diving, and shipwreck diving safety.

Today’s 2 dives specialized in peak performance buoyancy and fish identification.

Explored the walled city with its shops, restaurants, and history. Also walked through the Getesmani neighborhood known for its younger demographic and lively energy.

Post for both Oct 15 and 16. Left the farm, arrived in Cartagena, new chapter of the trip begins.

Last day at the farm. Went out to dinner with Jorge and relaxed at the town’s Sulphur hot springs.

A trip into town and songs around around a campfire.

Exploring the lagoon of Ubaque and learning about the legends of tribal chiefs.

Spent time with Jorge’s mother today learning about coffee, cooking, and other trades passed down through generations.

From harvesting tobacco leaves to hiking to a secret waterfall, today was full of new new new.

Today I traveled from a residential suburb of Bogotá to the outskirts of a small town where I will be staying on a farm for the next 6 days.