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Entry from: Barichara, Colombia
Entry Title: A Colonial Gem

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I've really been wondering what the hell I'm doing here...well, not here. Now that I'm in Barichara I remember why I am traveling. But sometimes I forget and the hassles hardly seem worth the reward. I had heard many glowing reports about Columbia from fellow travelers and I truly enjoyed Cartagena. But once I left there I went through a bit of a funk. Long travel days, miscommunication and unhelpful helpers make it frustrating at times. And I really have a hard time with beautiful places that are marred by mountains of (predominantly) plastic garbage. I really just don't understand how people can let that happen to the places where they live!!?? The other thing that I find very difficult - and I feel a bit like a primadonna about it - is the food. I love trying new things and being an adventurous eater, but the Latin diet of fried foods, carbs and sugar is killing me! I end up eating at upscale restaurants just to eat a little more healthy and enjoy a decent glass of wine. Not great for my budget but I can only eat so many shoe leather steaks! And most of the street food tends to be breaded and fried and I feel lousy after I eat that kind of food. Anyway, now I'm in lovely Barichara and it has elevated my mood by quite a bit. The trip here from Bucaramanga was incredibly beautiful! We passed through a verdant landscape of cane, corn and orange cultivation and forests dripping with Spanish Moss. Soon, the lush hills turned rockier and we were definitely in the mountains now! At one point, the road must have climbed through 10 switchbacks before cresting the ridge which we then followed for several miles. The canyon to my left was the Bocachica Canyon which someone told me is the second largest canyon in the world after the Grand Canyon. I believe it! It was not as broad as the Grand, but I felt like I was looking out of an airplane instead of a bus looking at the river thousands of feet below. At San Gil I changed buses and had another half hour ride to Barichara where I am staying in a hotel in a 300 year old building - lovely. The town was founded in1705 and the streets are paved with large stones and lined with whitewashed buildings topped with tile roofs. Gorgeous! And the first thing I noticed when I stepped off the bus was how delightfully quiet it is! The town is located at about 5000 feet elevation in the mountain and it is a relief to be out of the suffocating heat of the coastal lowlands. The Hotel Corata is a delightful little hotel with the usual bland facade that belies the charming and tranquil interior. My room was simple and comfortable, with an incredibly high ceiling. I strolled through town taking pictures, visiting the church and enjoying the safety and tranquility of the small town. The church has clerestory windows which is unusual in colonial construction. The ceiling is made from latillas - very simple. I think you'll agree that it is truly a picturesque little town. In the evening I went in search of a restaurant. Apparently, most are closed except on weekends so it was slim pickings. I went to the Hostal Mission Santa Barbara with visions of fine dining. It is a lovely place and indeed has a good restaurant. As I perused the menu I decided I should venture from my usual steak and try something a little different. The goat was a little pricey and I am not a big fan of horse meat...so I asked the waiter about a couple of items I was unfamiliar with. One was a dish made with beef, the other, pepitoria was, according to the waiter, a local specialty consisting of a blend of meats, finely chopped and served with eggs. Okay, I thought, I should try the local dish and I ordered that, a cream of onion soup, and a glass of red wine. The soup was fantastic and I was looking forward to my meal...but as soon as it arrived I realized I had either not completely understood the waiter or he had failed to mention exactly what kind of meat this ...
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Photos from this trip:
1. Cathedral Interior
2. Cathedral at Night
3. From My Hotel
4. Clerestory
5. Church Ceiling Detail
6. Side Door
7. Church Steps
8. Tile
9. Corner Store
10. Doorway
11. Hotel Room Ceiling
12. Hotel Entry
13. Hotel Courtyard
14. My Room
15. Landscape
16. Edge of Town
17. Parque Principal
18. Old Renault
19. Stoneworks
20. Street Scene
21. Street Scene - Sepia

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Offering a restaurant, Hotel Campestre Las Garzas is located in Florencia. Free WiFi access is available.
Each room here will provide you with a TV, satellite and cable channels. Private bathroom also comes with a shower. Extras include a desk, bed linen and a fan.
At Hotel Campestre Las Garzas you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, a shared lounge and a tour desk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking. The property offers free parking.

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