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Flying time!

10/10/2011

 
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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!
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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!
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The church on the main square in Curiti.
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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.
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A woman doing her fruit and veg shopping in the market.
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The long line of fruit and veg stalls.

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