7th-9th The next three days were spent relaxing, surfing, relaxing and eating. We had spoken to a girl who recommended a 'surf camp' that was located right on the beach in an undeveloped part of the Caribbean coast. We decided to avoid the touristy Parque Taganga and headed straight to Costeño Beach. It was beautiful, a little slice paradise. We stayed in a hut, which is essentially a mattress in a beach hut with a much needed mosquito net. There was no...

31st-1st September After another sleep in an airport we finally arrived in Santa Marta. Our hostel was really nice like a mini hotel with a pool, restaurant, kitchen and bar area. We didn't do much on the 31st as we were very tired from our night in the airport. Santa Marta was not a very exciting town and I was keen to get me PADI completed. We sussed out Taganga and watched the very boring 3 hour video but it was in an air conditioned room which is neede...