Unbelievable day!
The plan was to make it to Manizales, Colombia. I have been hearing about this road from motorcyclists since I've started this trip now over 2 months ago. But the reality was that I was NOT fully sure whether I would be able to make it because there has been mudslides throughout Colombia and this area would be no exception
The ride was very diverse. I started south in Bogota Colombia at approximately 9000 feet elevation . Bogota was full of traffic and it took my girlfriend and I nearly an hour just to get out of the city. Once out of the city the traffic was relatively mellow and the scenery was spectacular! The roads on the other hand were full of potholes had remnants of landslides but none the less it was entertaining and endured that I did NOT fall asleep ;-)
North of Bogota I would descend to around 400 feet above sea level near Honda where I would then heard west towards Manizales.
From Honda the roads started started off relatively mellow but after a few kilometers the road became a little more aggressive and had non stop twist and turns. (every motorcyclists dream)
The road slowly started elevating and through out the entire way up you could see never ending coffee plantation around. Even further up the road you could see snow off to the distance as well. I actually had to pull off the road to add another layer of clothing plus use my heated grips as well.
We would eventually arrive to Manizales which is around 9000 feet in elevation and so far appears to be a beautiful town. Can't wait to do some more riding near here!
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