En Colombia: La Piscina, Manaure

After the school visit Cecy took me to a bar/hostel called La Piscina on the edge of Manaure. In the past it was dangerous to visit here because of the presence of guerrilas but it is safer now. On the walk there we passed a tree with a wasps' nest.

A little further down the road I was just a little surprised to see this horse wandering freely in the street, nobody even seemed to register that the horse was there. It is so tranquil in this village, Cecy and I are going to look for a place here.

Ok, so eventually we arrived at La Piscina. I have to say I was very impressed, I love this spot.

Cecy poses for me before we cross the bridge over to La Piscina. Heavenly location and a goddess for company, man it doesn't get better than this! The river below the bridge is fast flowing, almost rapid-like through the rocks. I love the sound of running water. One of my dreams before arriving here was to visit the beach (also called La Piscina) in El Parque Tayrona on the Caribbean coast of Colombia. We are planning to go there on Thursday so perhaps loads of photos of that day to follow. Fingers crossed here.

I guess the owner (nice guy originally from Medellin) is a bit of a romantic judging from the signs over the bridge. The first reads "Con un beso sella el amor para siempre" (with a kiss seal [your] love forever). The second reads "Arroja una moneda al río y pide un deseo" (throw a coin into the river a make [ask for] a wish). Not a great view of the river but at least you can get an idea.

I was there after all. I keep taking pics of Cecy and forget about myself at times, easy to do though. Quite the picture this one too, it's not very ofter that you can see a photo of me next to a horse. I have never liked them very much but am going to have to from now on, especially to visit Cecy's sister's ranch in the nearby mountains. It's a a trek so I'm told. Perhaps we'll go there this week.

Ok, a few more pics to show the river. Take note of the kids swimming in the river and the soldiers on gaurd on the road overlooking La Piscina! There is also a pic of a banana tree next to the bridge we crossed to get in here.