We arrived to Taganga 1 week ago today but it feels like we now have a new home. The town is known for cheap SCUBA certification and we thought it might be a good place for Towe to get his and me to get few dives. We arrived Saturday and went to a place from the book only to find that it had been closed for 2 years apparently...hmmmmm. On our walk to the next spot a guy walked up and asked if we needed directions. We were heading to Devanga hostel and he said he had a spot right around the corner from it that we might want to check out too. We looked at both and decided on Hugo's place. He has such a chill vibe and beautiful spot. There are two other Canadian girls here and the 5 of us are all roomates now. We make meals together, drinks and lounge together. Last Saturday the main club in Taganga called Sensacion was really fun. After the heat of the cramped dancefloor at La Puerta, the open dancefloor overlooking the bay was very refreshing. We have spent a lot of the last week lounging in the hammocks on the second floor of the house. It has an amazing view and gets a great breeze. There are many great beaches in the area that are short hikes along the coast from town. Everyone in this town is very laid back and friendly. We are now friends with the local tienda guy and many of the locals that hang on their porches during the heat of the day.
During our visit in Taganga we decided to head into Tayrona National Park for a few days in the jungle and on the beach. We were thinking two nights and 3 days there but wound up coming back on the second day and skipping the second night due to the police presence and unwelcoming feeling. You will have to ask me about our police interactions over beers but suffice it to say, shit was weak. The park was beautiful though and the hammocks were very comfortable. The weather wasn't beautifully sunny but the low hanging clouds made for an excellent jungle feel. I have heard rave reviews about Tayrona and would want to give it another chance.
Back in Taganga we did a night dive and a lot more relaxing. We have found the best restaurants and had some amazing food. Seriously, some days just revolve around lounging in the hammocks with books, etc and then walking out for a meal. Yesterday was our last day so we all decided to grab some fresh fish and have a picnic at one of the smaller, private beaches. It was gourmet fish tacos with lettuce as the wrap, fresh avocado, tomato and spice. So amazing. We have been scoring the most amazing avocados from this guy that walks around with a basket on his head yelling 'aguacate!' We are all hooked and have been known to eat it straight with a spoon (and a little salt n pepper). The most creamy delicousness.
Today we leave for Cali and will probably head straight to the ruins in San Augustin but......we will see!!
Update: We went to the airport today and could not check in. We finally realized that I had booked the tickets for tomorrow actually and not today......so back to Hugo's for the night. Wow, maybe I was a bit too relaxed!!
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