Believe it or not, travelling can take it’s toll. Physically, mentally and emotionally, all the currency conversions, language barriers, public transport, safety concerns, organising trips/accomodation/hikes, dodgy bellies and all the parts unknown. Don’t get me wrong, the first quarter of our year long journey has been incredible and we’re extremely lucky and privileged to have this opportunity. Sometimes however, you need to slow things down, recharge the batteries, reset your levels before you go again, once more into the breach dear friends. That’s exactly what we did in a small, remote finca (farm) a few miles out from Pereira in the coffee axis of Colombia. So, without further ado, here are some pictures to show how we spent our holiday from backpacking…
The views from our balconies:
‘Missy’ who waited outside our window every night for some sofa snuggles:
‘Candelaria’, a rescue dog. One of 14 pets on the farm:
The chicken with her brood of chicks who would do a daily stroll of the grounds tweeting away:
Our tour of the farm grounds, animals all co-existing in perfect harmony:
‘Lucas’ joining us for breakfast:
Exploring the steep hills around the farm:
The daily thunderstorm that usually knocked out the WiFi for a few hours:
Fresh fruit and juicing:
Puzzling 🤔
Maintaining some level of fitness:
Anniversary walk up to a waterfall, this was the ‘welcoming’ entrance:
The waterfall (chilly but worth it):
Candlelit meals:
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Adventure – The pure bliss of the farm. All of the lovely, friendly farm animals. Watching Netflix on a swing sofa. Going to sleep by candle light. Tech detox.
Excitement – Louisa turning up at our door with a huge basket of fruit. Being given exotic fruit on our farm tour straight from the trees, that we of course turned into smoothies straight away. Proper coffee. Toastie machine. Rainfall shower with the greatest view ever. At the waterfall, the damp, dripping moss sparkling in the sun creating glistening walls all around us like a fairytale.
Trauma – Mosquito bites galore, we counted over 30 on Alex by day three (and hence why I’m wearing the same clothes in almost every pic to cover my skin – Alex). Finding out the mosquitos can bite through said clothes. Guard dogs barking at us throughout our hikes outside the farm. Cockroaches! James obliterating me at draughts after just one lesson! – Alex
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Some great pictures and well done for rechargeing your batteries. Do you know which play “Once more to the breach” came from and where was the battle ?
Hmm I know it’s Shakespeare and from that I’d guess Henry V … Most logical battle would be Agincourt but I might be getting my history mixed up!
Ten out of ten
So pleased that you both had a time to “stop and stare”..so important for your physical and mental health and your continued enjoyment of this huge global trip challenge you have ahead of you. Couldnt think of a nicer place than the Armenia region of Colombia with good coffee, fresh fruit, flowers, nature and animals to cuddle (except of course for the mosquitoes!). Your account makes me want to go there one day… thanks for sharing…💕
Looks like the perfect spot for a rest! Eddie liked the colourful bunting and fat piggy.