Flying time!

Two of the other clients, circling overhead.

Without any raft trips to the Rio Suarez or Chicamocha canyon, I decided to check out what other activities were on offer in San Gil. Having always wanted to fly, and with paragliding costing just £20 for a short flight with views of the Chicamocha canyon, it seemed like the obvious choice! Soaring gently on the thermals among the large birds of prey was a pretty surreal experience, and surprisingly quiet and tranquil, at least until the instructor decided we were high enough and started a series of tight spirals accelerating us back towards the ground!

No photos of me actually flying, but that's my shadow!

After another day of disappointment regarding paddling (lots of rain over night meant any trips were cancelled), I headed to the small village of Curiti nearby, in search of somewhere a little quieter and more chilled out than busy San Gil on a Saturday.

I'm supposed to be leaving San Gil tomorrow morning, off to discover more of South America!

The church on the main square in Curiti.

As in every town and village there are numerous "Artisana" shops selling the usual brightly coloured touristy stuff. Here, some of the recently dyed thread is left to dry in the sun.

A woman doing her fruit and veg shopping in the market.

The long line of fruit and veg stalls.