dred

Leaving Barichara in Colombia meant the end of our time in the Andes. This spectacular range has been a regular presence on our trip. For our first 9 months, the most we spent outside the Andes at any one time was two weeks.

The longest mountain range in the world, running from the bottom of Patagonia up to northern Colombia, this natural barrier is a huge influence on both climate and the politics in South America. As it runs north/south, the variety of landscapes on offer are amazing. The imposing granite towers of Southern Patagonia. The Avenue of Volcanoes in Ecuador. The Salt Flats on the Bolivian Altiplano. The Blue Lakes and massive peaks of the Cordillera Blanca in Peru. All spectacular, all different and all Andean.

So to commemorate our final departure from this area, here is a few photos that we hadn’t yet uploaded that show the incredible scenery the Andes has to offer.

Andrew