Adventure in South America

For the past few years I have taken an adventure vacation with my sisters and other women friends/family every year, usually in January or February. The few criterion we have all insisted upon are that it be someplace warm, a different culture, and preferably some beach. This year it is Colombia, the Caribbean coast of Colombia to be exact. There is something about being in a completely different culture to have my mind expanded and energy renewed. The people we encounter have been super kind and have taken good care of us, even when we don't speak each other's language, we find a way to communicate. There are so many different ways to live than how we live! Very refreshing to see. The challenges are usually difficult, from figuring out transportation, to climbing to a waterfall, being scared, having culture shock, doing some fighting amongst ourselves, climbing Mayan ruins, and especially trying to find myself a diet soda! But I have never had an experience like driving in the back of a pick up truck on dirt roads at night with the stars so incredibly vivid in Nicaragua after a wonderful dinner in town. Look for some posts from Colombia as we counter our adventures next week!