Colonial Times

Having been blown away by the beauty of Minca I reluctantly remembered that I was had to start heading south ... to catch a flight from Bogota.  Although I had fallen in love with Minca, I wanted to spend my last few weeks of my trip exploring and relaxing in some of Colombia's small colonial towns.  As I've travelled I've found the smaller, quieter places some of the most enjoyable; there are more opportunities to meet local people and there are beautiful places to explore.

I got on my last night bus to a town called San Gil and then headed Barichara, a tiny village out in the hills, renowned for it's cobbled streets, white washed buildings, terracota roofs and a it's beautiful setting in the hills.

After beautiful walk along the Camino Real I reached somewhere even smaller; Guane. A bit like a ghost down with an obsession for goats milk products!

My next stop on my journey to Bogota was Villa de Leyva for more stunning scenery and cobbled streets.

The largest Plaza in Colombia... apparently!

After serious relaxation, I was ready for my final stop- the big smoke of Bogota!