Friday 20 January - the highlands day 2

Last night was the best nights sleep so far, with the altitude I haven't had much. We awoke early this morning and could hear the birds, Ian got up and looked outside (it was dark when we arrived yesterday) and said wow you gotta see this view! Rolling hills, trees, cattle, and a four day old foal with mum. We had a great breakfast while we sat admiring it.
This morning we went to Valle de Cocora about half an hour away (again by jeep) and went for a hike through the valley where there are loads of wax palm trees, they are straight, very tall, and a lot are about 150 years old. After that we went for lunch and a well deserved sit down. Afterwards we walked around the old town of Salento and then went to "Jesus Martin" coffee shop for some organic coffee and a piece of coffee brownie cake. We got back to the hotel about 4 and after an hour a storm came through so we sat watching the rain and thunder and lightning. Off out for dinner in an hour - hope it stops by then.