Maggie and Adam are in Ecuador! We talk camping in the Cotopaxi National Park, haggling for a trip to the Galapagos and whether or not we nearly started a forest fire in a camp site full of kindling. Shadow drives 15K feet above sea level, Adam's technical corner covers solar panels, and Maggie is cold. Like, all of the time.
Show Notes
- Map of this leg of the journey from Quito to a forest
- Maggie's favorite moment from The Office
- Adam's favorite 100 Watt 12 Volt Monocrystalline Foldable Solar Suitcase
- Under Armour: our secret weapon against cold, hot, and stink, Adam's and Maggie's
Au Revoir, Colombia! Or, adios? I guess? Adam and Maggie talk border crossings, bribes, new friends, violence in Southern Colombia, and do an end-of-visit country recap. They also introduce two new segments: Adam's Technical Corner, and Maggie's Self-Care Pillow Fort.
Show Notes
Maggie and Adam are back on the road, from Medellin to Cali with lots of stops along the way. They talk election calamity, bug bites, Colombian driving habits and the various strengths and weaknesses of the She-Wee product. Maggie takes a cry break. Adam scratches himself. They're back to their normal, disgusting selves again.
Bogata's traffic map, wearing a Christmas tree costume
Show Notes:
- Map of this leg of the journey from Medellin to Cali.. the long way
- Shadow, on a rickety bridge over the River Magdalena after exiting a dirt road tunnel
- This giant orange road banner warning of a closed bridge did not bode well
- She Wee -- and now you can pee your pants, too!
- Donate to the ACLU
- Donate to Planned Parenthood
We snagged an interview with Conor Flavin, of the U.N. here in Colombia. He talks travel, knowing when to quit, and potential reasons for the Peace Referendum being rejected. He's been stationed in Ethiopia, Somalia, Nicaragua and now Colombia, and he's been an incredible resource to us on this trip. Plus he's got a great radio voice, so. You're welcome.
Show Notes
- The U.N. Refugee Agency on Twitter
- Conor on Facebook
- Get ready for a trip to Colombia with Colombia: A Comedy of Errors