It's a lucky day when you get the chance to experience the seats at the back of a muggy Colombian bus. Today we make our way an hour from Santa Marta to the coastal town of Palamino for a spot of surfing, or at least a few attempts and then the recommended Tayrona National Park, supposedly one of the Colombian coastal gems, with a combination of jungle and Carribean beaches...
If I am honest this bus journey isn't so terrible, but it is only a short one. After countless bus journeys since our arrival to South America, an hour or two is just a blink of an eye. The funny thing is, at home a few hours in the car will get you to Cornwall, a popular holiday destination considered far away for a weekend trip, but here, you soon get used to 10 to 16 hour buses, usually overnight, to get to your next spot. (Be careful though, when travelling overnight just be sure your belongings are kept close to you at all times and that you are aware of when you need to hop off.)
Before you know it, you will become an expert... you'll know which company to use, or more importantly not to, which type of buses have toilets, foot rests and which company makes it feel least like it's your last ever journey.
At the end of the day when travelling around South America, the best thing you can do is be prepared. Book your travel with reputable company's and just keep your wits about you.
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