This is the story of how we got stuck in Colombia during the Corona Pandemic.
We're out of self-quarantine. Food deliveries.
Worldwide online concert. Music and sport always keep our spirits up!!!
Helen's first walk into Barichara after more than 6 weeks of lockdown. Work on the raised veggie beds.
Second compost pile in the making. The local wildlife is checking us out.
Gigantic ants mate in the air and the monster strikes!
Our local veggie shop in Barichara.
First positive Corona case in Barichara. Our favourite football looses everything!
Transfering propane gas from one bottle to another. Homemade flapjacks.
Large boa in the chicken coop. Vegan mousse au chocolat.
We're moving to a new location. Our exhaust pipe crashes to the ground!
Life in our new home is peacefully ticking along.
Power cuts, storms and food fights ... life is normal and never boring! :)
Spare parts to do the repairs arrive. A new shower block is being built.
Winnie3 - our third and possibly final motor home - is being designed.
Our second trip to Bogotá. Barichara dressing up for the Christmas season.
Our New Year's Eve in Barichara with Amaretto and pizza.
Wedding right in front of our door. Kirsten makes fabulous pralines.
Kirsten's birthday. Finishing the rust removal project. Another scorpion.
Hike to Cabrera. Chicken wraps. Potato-cheese-croquettes.
Helen's 2nd Corona birthday. Drive to Bogotá. New water filter.
Chased by a storm! Homemade spring rolls.
Queen of the night cacti. Direct hit from lightning!
Helen's terrible nose dive. Our kitchen produces lots of new things.
Walk of Fame.
Our second Christmas and New Years Eve in Barichara.
1500km down to the border. Guaduas, Honda and Armero. Our first PCR test.
Still working on our compost pile. Time for a hair cut.
Helen's disaster birthday. We continue with our veggie garden project.
Home made Corona visor. First shopping trip to Barichara.
In only 45 days our compost turned into the most beautiful soil. The raised beds are finished too and are being filled.
This week we take you for a walk around the property. More local wildlife.
First shopping trip together. First harvest!
Three beautiful owls. Blueberry pancakes - our favourite breakfast.
Our favourite supermarket in Barichara. Meals on wheels.
Sponge cake baked on the gas stove. Chili sin carne. Falafels. YUM!
Time to finish our second compost pile.
Moving into our new home. It's a luxury to have so much more space!
When a German cooks French for a British ... is it going to be good ... or crêpe?
This week we enjoy our encounters with lots of different animals.
The world is watching the US election and so do we.
We leave our peaceful bubble to go to Bogotá and Villa de Leyva.
Christmas in Barichara. Scorpion in our house and a snake on our walking path.
Time to attack the rust around our motorhome windows. Spider Woman in action.
Puff pastry from scratch. Helen's Valentine's Day surprise.
Spontaneous Concert from Home. Lots of East Indian cooking.
Hike along the famous Camino Real from Barichara to Guane.
Big bugs and even bigger toes. Peaceful demonstration with live music.
Making yoghurt ourselves. Great pizza party. Brazilian cockroach.
EURO 2020 football cup. High fever attacks.
Unwanted visitors and unexpected wins. Finally getting vaccinated.
Frog in the toilet! Lovely brunch & impromptu concert.
Our final moments in Barichara. Sad goodbye!