San Gil

It may seem as though in the past week or so, my posts have become fewer and father in between.

Thats because my activites have become fewer and farther in between.

And thats because my budget is now tighter than a pussycats asshole.

Papa Isaacson just voluntarily offered to deposit a little extra fuel in the tank, though, which will most likely be used for two purposes:

1) To buy him a souvenir

2) To pay the exit tax at the airport

San Gil is a gorgeous city, and Im almost glad that I havent partaken in any of the extreme sports, because to do so would mean to miss out how beautiful the area really is.

My first day here, I hitched a ride to Chicamocha canyon with a group of extreme sporters who were going paragliding. Chicamocha is the Colombian version of the Grand Canyon, and its quite a site.

Yesterday, I took a trip out to a series of waterfalls called Pescadarito, where there are a number of natural waterslides and swimming holes. Good cheap fun.

And today, Ill take a trip to a small colonial village for a photo-op and some lunch.

Oh, and I am still yet to indulge in the local specialty, Hormigas Culonas, which I will certainly do this afternoon.

(I think its probably best if you Google "Hormigas Culonas" on your own.)

Originally, I was going to checkout of the hostel here in San Gil this morning, store my bags here during the day, and catch a midnight bus to Bogota to avoid paying for lodging tonight. Now, with the extra fuel from Papa dukes, I think Ill spend the $15,000 pesos ($8.10 USD) for an extra night, and leave in the morning.