To Columbia

After making good progress we arrived at the Ecuador / Colombian border. The Ecuador exit was quick, though in retrospect we suspect we might not have correctly exported the bikes. Entry to Columbia was also going well until a severe thunder storm struck. Several of us were waiting in the customs office, the only real problem appeared to be that they had a TV showing the royal wedding, but then after a particularly loud and close lightening strike the power went off. First it was just the lights, then the printers and photocopier and finally all the computers. This meant the process had to be completed by hand.

Many hours later we were on our way and by this time the storm had moved on (in the direction we were heading). Southern Columbia is simply spectacular. I was a little apprehensive as I knew the ride would again involve high mountain ranges with roads cut in to the steep rock faces, but the views were breathtaking.

We eventually caught up with the storm. It was like riding along with a tap constantly running over my head. We also encountered land slides and and one point had to ride through a section of road being pelted by small rocks being washed down a by a cascading waterfall.

Despite the poor weather it was still a fantastic ride and Columbia is already a highlight for me.