Reaching the ANDES in Colombia (4000m) - EP 69
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
- Lost Mountain trails, the nicer people of Colombia, the sacred snow of El Cocuy and endless valleys and mountain pass: this week we drive all the way up to 4000 meters.
Last week we completed our loop to the north of the country in the desertic costal region of La Guajira. This week we leave the heat of the coast and seek fresher climate in the mountains. Gradually we climb through the windy trails of Colombia in search for new landscapes and new culture. We find amazing people in remote corners of the mountains all the way to the door of the Andes.
That is it: we know we are finally in South America now. There is a new vibe to it we can feel it.
Next week we continue to travel in Colombia, to be sure you do not miss what is coming up next: subscribe to the channel!
Until next week: take care!
Nick & Mathilde
Music from: Epidemic Sound
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Gracias amigos! Making true justice to our beautiful country. Nature and people merge within the most amazing scenery anywhere. Enjoy and keep help us natives discover more from what we’ve seen. 🙏
It is a paradise of a place and so much to do. Also everyone is super super kind on the road
My mind is blown. What a topnotch video. I'm absolutely gobsmacked by the gorgeousness of the Andes. Thanks for the views, guys! 🥰
Thank you for watching!!! yes it is gorgeous
Who would have ever thought that Colombia had Landscapes this beautiful. These landscapes in this video that you were showing us are very unusual, especially at the higher elevations has to be one of the most beautiful rarest landscapes in the world. It's very impressive how just a day or two ago it was tropical and now it's cold and you have to wear coats. You really outdid yourself with the Drone footage on this video. This is definitely in my top 10 favorite videos that you have done and top 10 landscapes. That's right you are getting into the Southern Hemisphere and they are in winter. All the country south of you are in winter but you will probably only experienced snow at high elevations. You both did a beautiful job this video. 👍🏻👍🏻🌞🙏🏻🙏🏻
the landscape outdid itself for sure hahahahah made the work easier! ys we plan to be in the south south at the spring!
@@NextMeridianExpedition You will get to see rare spring flowers. You're out doing everybody on these travels. Many have given up and failed. But you both are moving along smoothly, and showing us places that nobody has ever seen.
This is one of my most favorite episodes so far! Your drone footage and your editing skills are amazing, almost looks like a national geographic documentary😅
Best compliment ever!!! thanks for watching it motivates us a lot
That Wildflower with the bluish purple and white was a wild lupine.
they are so beautiful!
Another outstanding video .Everyone should appreciate all the hard word in making a video .The drone shots .The research .The music. And then putting it all together.ECT. I for do.Thanks.
thanks a lot Dave!!!! getting your weekly feedback makes it all worth it.
What a truly beautiful country. As a young man ( 20s & 30s ) I got to travel there . and threw the rest of South American back backing and horseback camping on several trips . One of my favorite places in the world ,you two are going to love it very much . Your drone shots are awesome in showing what you would not see with out it . Cheers to another spectacular adventure video again you two . And thanks again for sharing this wonderful journey with us your over landing friends . Thanks from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. :) :) 🌎🍻😁👍🏼.
what a cool adventure horseback camping ! Mathilde wants to do that one day. thanks so much Steve!!!
@@NextMeridianExpedition .. you both would love it there are lots of places in the U.S.A. that offer horse pack trips . Plus’s all over the world in country’s that have a horse coutures .👍🏼😁cheers
Yes ! Nick is not a fan but for sure that will be part of the journey, if not in South America in Central Asia maybe 🤩🤩🤩
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Love you guys. Thanks for the adventure. Keep going please. ❤
Thank you! Will do!
Howdy y’all! Wow what a shot with the drone going vert over the two of ya! Great images of the columns of rock! And that road was very cool! As long as no one is shooting at y’all all is good no? 😂 but best of all you found a spirit animal- the blue Parrot who led you to fresh juice and the roads you will follow! Be well! ❤
hahahah yep as long as we drive it s good. yes we were lucky
Again with the perfect music selections! Complementing the video just right. The Andes are so beautiful. What an amazing landscape and road!
whoohooo thank you! new musics with a bit more of a South American vibes ;)
Incredible drone views-really capture the land formations. You both are so adventurous! Some of those roads look very treacherous. I can see why 20 km per hour would be necessary. Thanks for taking us along and for the spectacular filming.
Our pleasure! yes it makes the travel really really slow! but well, more time to look at the landscapes
Phenomenal footage!!! Thanks for taking us along with you...!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! thanks a lot Nicole
Well done guys, brilliant scenery, brilliant video looking forward to next week
thank you Kevin!!! Until next week, have a good weekend
I have flown over rural areas of Colombia like this on the way to Medellin and Armenia, and I always wondered what it was like down there, because it seemed so wild and remote. Now I am seeing it from the ground -- and yes, it's wild and remote, but also incredibly beautiful.
yes and it is huge!!!!!! and populated even in the remote valleys! fascinating place
I think that we can all appreciate the colder, high elevations of the Andes, over the more humid and hotter climate along the coastal plains.
it really was a relief after the boiling Central America. we were so happy.
Let’s go!
let's go!!!
Hi there! I Have to agree with everyone, the editing, footage and views are Amazing!
glad you are taking it slowly, stay safe ❤❤👋
Thanks so much! We will!
You have become really talented filmmakers. Such a great job showing all of the local beauty in each area alongside informative narration. Your videos are one the highlights of my week.
Thanks also to you for being always here. this is why we do the videos ! it was a beautiful place so it made it easy to report on beauty! see you next week
An excellent video. Your story telling skills are refreshing and very entertaining. Love the small villages. Thank you for sharing this amazing journey !!!
Glad you enjoyed it ! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment
You two never cease to amaze me as you eagerly take on travel in such challenging locations. I applaud you. Such incredible beauty. I can't believe I didn't see this episode posted last week.
Wow, thank you for catching up! It was a great week for sure! We found some quite nice trails !
This is the most beautiful episode ever beautiful nature and heights and the most beautiful you are the lovers so be fine always
Hello! welcome to the channel!!! thank you for watching
The Landscapes never cease to impress me along with your Drone footage and your whole show. I always love the people you meet and how kind they are.
I live in Colorado at 5480 elevation with moutains that are 10,000 to 14,000 ft high. Whoo hoo. You would love the Rocky Mountains. So spectacular.
I just read a book that talked about gorilla fighters in the south. They are ultimately fighting for their land. So be cautious in the south in Columbia. Ask local people what's going on when you go south.
Thank you we will! I bet your cardio must be on point with that
Another great video! Wow, you guys always have the best views with dinner. So sorry to hear about your fellow traveler and his plight. Take care and safe travels❤
yes that was a good streak of gorgeous camp spots! yes we got a bit stressed with that but all good they went out good in the end.
Hola chicos les dejo parte de un articulo sobre costumbres andinas .Cuando se mastica, la hoja de coca actúa como un estimulante ligero y ayuda a combatir el hambre, la sed, el dolor y el cansancio. También ayuda a superar el mal de alturas. Cada día, millones de personas en los Andes mastican hoja de coca y beben mate de coca sin experimentar ningún problema. De hecho, las culturas indígenas consideran que se trata de una práctica sagrada. El mate de coca también se utiliza fuera de la región andina.Un saludo desde Málaga
Tenemos Que probar! Super interesante
Amazing, thank you so much for sharing scenery and experiences some of us will not, you both narrate so well and film so well. Looking forward to next episode.
Thank you so much! lets continue travel together!
Amazing! Places, I can't wait to see more, thx! ❤
Glad you enjoyed! Same for us, We are very curious of what s to come
The drone photography keeps getting better and better! I love the incidental music, as well. Sending kind thoughts to you both, always. Take care and be safe, friends.
Thank you Andrew! wishing you a great weekend !
You guys keep outdoing yourselves with your cinematography and drone shots. Can't wait for the high mountains and the shots you will get in them.
Thanks a ton! More mountains high high mountains in Ecuador ! That should be nice
Dear Nick and Mathilde, What a beautiful coverage again (scenery, filming, music, ...)! The steep hangs in combination with the narrow sandy roads are dizzying. Definitely a country I would like to visit too. Bon voyage
Many thanks! Yes it is a gorgeous place with a bit of everything so it makes for a good tourism destination
Wow,, one of my favorite videos,, thanks much nick and mathilde,, admire both of you guys,,, take care💕
Glad you enjoyed it! It is the best kind of compliment 😍😍😍
Fantastic drone footage of the mountains and Albo.
Keep up the great work.
Thanks a lot Mcdavis 101 !!!
Thankyou once again for including me along on your trip. I found it extremely interesting. I do hope when you make it to Australia we can show you something of the beautiful place where we live and farm.
We hope so too! Thank you for joining the trip Bruce !!! 🫶
Awesome video as always Nick and Matilda. The remoteness of the roads and trails y'all find are so awesome and amazingly beautiful.
Thanks so much! Yes it was really lucky to find so many amazing trails
What a joy to watch you two on this amazing and I might add brave adventure! I hope Mathilde you don't mind me saying but Nick is getting more handsome all the time.😘
Please do! Hahaha hope you had a great weekend
Thank you for sharing that so breathtaking view..❤❤❤keep safe
Thank you! We will!
Just a beautiful video. It warms my heart that you have been encountering such kind people
really us too
Great fun, beautiful, and informative. Thank you very much.
Our pleasure! Thanks a lot for watching
It does look like the cold that gets into the bones. The roads looked like they were an adventure of their own. Stay safe.
yes but after the Central America heat it was super pleasing!
As always, a great video, guys! The Andes are so beautiful and you did an amazing job of sharing that with us. Looking forward to seeing more! Stay safe!!
Thanks so much Libby! Yes it was gorgeous we are really looking forward what s next
What a beautiful drive and those rock formations were absolutely epic! Nice video guys 😀 H&Chloe
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it ! It was truly awesome
Wow! Super super interesting video. What a change in environment it is getting up into the mountains. Very beautiful and very rugged, plus much thinner air and colder temperatures, but I see Albo and yourselves are dealing with the change quite well!
Fantastic videography as always and Mathilde's narration is top notch too!
Colombia is a very beautiful place.
yes it was a bit hard for the cardio but you get used to it!!! thanks a lot bad fingers
You WOW'd me with such breathtaking views!! The whole video was just WOW that's all i kept saying!! LOL
You did a great job! Thank you for sharing!
WOW thanks for watching liz
Loved seeing nick without a shirt popping a cold one, just chilling...I was mesmerized by this video as I had NO idea it would look like that. I hope you can get a TV deal or something to make this a "Travel Show" where it would reach a bigger audience as you have shown how big and wonderful our little planet is. Once again..well done
hahahahah yes the man is out!
it would be awesome! we still need to learn a bunch but one day maybe!
So far the Andies and these canyons are incredible, and your drone shots are just amazing and the best. Still watching. 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
thank you Jeff! yes the places were gorgeous really !
@@NextMeridianExpedition Did you know that Tom is in Colombia right now?
Haaaa you saw the video of gdayjambo? Tom is actually almost in Peru. They have quite a bit of delay in posting. We actually have all of Tom s birthday gift from his family as the packages arrived with delay. We hope to catch up to him maybe through the summer 🙏🏻🤩😁
@@NextMeridianExpedition Yes I saw the video that's how I found out. I was hoping Tom would catch up with both of you. 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
Amazing video. Fascinated by the differences in climate across different countries at the same elevation - something I had never thought about before. Also top-notch map reading. You made it through, again! I worry that one day you will have to drive 50 miles in reverse when one of these narrow roads doesn't let you through, but if it happens, I expect you'll make a great video out of it. Aren't the Andes glorious? And how sad - and frustrating - to know how fast the glaciers are now melting and how little is being done to stop it.
ohhh better nick than me to reverse 50 miles on a mountain road hahaha. those mountains were breathtaking but really it was just the beginning ! we can't wait for more
As soon as you get used to the nice cool temps, you will reach a town named Honda. It's the hotest town in Colombia. Temps more than 33 and lots of humidity. Have a WONDERFUL time in Colombia. Personaly I re-live the days there.
Thanks for the tips! This place is a wonder, an underrated wonder
@@NextMeridianExpedition Exactly! WHen you go south, avoid Pasto and Cali. We were told that the roads are closed and the gas prices are extremely high, but the truth was that there ware conflicts there, I mean war in small scale. So, take extreme care.
The drone footage was incredible. It brought us along for the ride. The people were so nice, the villages were beautiful. Just a great video. Thanks
Thank you Mark! Hope you had a nice weekend
buenas rutas por Colombia y disfruten mucho de este pais 👍
Gracias ! Que maravilloso país !
Hello! That was really gorgeous! Those rock formations were so amazing!
Your camp spots looked nice. The roads were treacherous but you handled them well. I will be sending good vibes your way! ❤️
We feel the Good vibes Ursula! Hope the summer is nice !
Wow....Wow....what gorgeous mountains❤️😊
Yes yes yes... gorgreous really !
You people are amazing, i live in Colombia and i wish that I had the opportunity to see, at least, the middle of what you are seeing, i hope that you enjoy the passage for this little piece of planet earth.
It is a gorgeous country with so much to explore 😍😍😍 we loved it
This was an absolutely beautiful video. Again, thank you for sharing this with us and I am glad you are both feeling better!
Thanks Roger Evans !
Excellent cinematography. Thanks for sharing your travels. I didn't realize there was lupine in South America. 23:18
Yes we did not know either it is really cool!!!
Vraiment magnifique. Des routes incroyables. Apres notre retour d’Islande où c’était aussi excitant, j’ai l’impression de mieux ressentir votre bonheur d’être là bas. Sur nos micro-videos 😉, nous transpirions de bonheur comme vous. Ça donne vraiment envie. Superbe vidéo en tout cas 👍
Merci Eric! J espere Que c etait chouette vraiment l islande c est exceptionel
This is a really well done video. Great information, camera work, and the music is perfect! You two are so brave. Love following your travels. Be safe! 🌻❤
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
Such a lovely video of beautiful locales and friendly locals. The drone footage is superb!
Thank you Joni! The place was gorgeous it helped a bit
Great video! We will be driving our van up to the Andes very soon. It was nice to see what beautiful landscapes we have to look forward to 😊
amazing! enjoy the journey! it is a beautiful trip
Oh almost forgot but that shot of you two with the drone swooping up was so Rad!!!
Yes!!!!! Thanks a lot!
Amazing places as always you guys pass big hug for both beautiful work at filming 👏👏👏👏👍🤩
Big hug!!!
We've been loving the videos so much!!! What a place, looks so awesome over there 🤩 ENJOY!!!
Colombia has so much to offer. We recommend it 100%
Superb! And I believe this will be an understatement!
yes exactly ! so gorgeous
Hermoso pais 🇸🇪👀
Si ! Espectacular
Spectacular scenery, beautifully captured!
Many thanks! Colombia is very nice
Excellent mix of drone photage! Perfect! Very nice editing!
thank you very much!
Amazing! I've lived in Jasper, Alberta, and hiked in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and understand that lack of air.
I bet! And after 6 months at sea level it was even stronger
Fantastic 👍
Thank you 👍
Love your channel. Awesome footage good work with the drone..
Thanks so much!
Fantastic video of the journey
Glad you enjoyed it thanks a lot of watching hope you had a good weekend !
Excelente video Nick y Mathilda. Buen viaje, los extrañamos en Isla Fuerte. Un abrazo
ya extranamos isla fuerte 😍😍😍 abrazos
@@NextMeridianExpedition Suerte y ya saben cualquier cosa que necesiten nos escriben
I live in Anchorge and for years I pulled a 45ft flatbed trail to Prudhoe Bay with a 10 hour stop at Coldfoot Alaska the last stop for food and fuel ⛽️depending on the time of the year you may see Moose Musk Ox or Polar Bear
Amazing experience ! We saw the musk ox not the bear !
Great shots!
thank you!
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awesome video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Hey guys, your videos are all out of this world. Please add some kind of marker for all your camping locations and descriptions of roads that led you there which will grow your channel membership quickly. As it is now, even with the best performance you put out the membership grows only sluggishly. I don’t understand why you do not have three or four times the membership with all quality out put you gave us.
Thank you! we share all the locations on Patreon already. We hope the channel will grow more but if not at least we re happy you and other regular watchers enjoy! thanks a lot for the support
Excelente jovencitos.❤ Van a tener que poner los subtítulos en Español para su audiencia de Sur América . Felicidades en su viaje
Hola!!! Estan! Puedes elegir espagnol en la Lista de cc! Muchas gracias para estas palabras 😍
J’espère que vos amis qui ont été agressés vont bien et que ce n’est pas trop grave …
On sent vraiment l’ambiance du Sud américain, merci pour vos partages et prenez soin de vous.
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Oui il s'en sont sortis sans rien mais quel stress.. trois personnes armées de machettes et barres en fer... ils sont traumatises... merci Alexandra!
@@NextMeridianExpedition Holala … Effectivement, y’a de quoi être traumatisé ! Ils poursuivent le voyage quand même ?
@@alexandral6273 oui! C est bien ils restent pas sur ca
V-am urmărit de cind erați cu Eva în Alaska. Drum bun să aveți. Sinteti minunați felicitări
You must cross into Venezuela, if your itinerary allows it; you can now cross the borders of these two countries, especially through San Antonio (Tachira, Venezuela) and Cúcuta (Norte de Santander, Colombia).
Hi We really would love to but décides against because of fuel availability de
3:35 Nice 😀
Super nice !
You have seen a lot of Colombia that most travellers do not see.
Yes we are lucky, those remote roads were a journey in themselves
Perhaps you will meet “HAKUNA MATATA por el Mundo” Argentine travelers who are joining Ushuaia-Alaska they are near you traveling from Venezuela to Colombia after 3 years visiting South America. It would be great if you could meet and exchange experiences. Best wishes from Argentina! 💖💖
cool! we will look them up!
Welcome to India
Some Q20 or Q10 (I think.. silicon based instead of oil) for those pesky locks my friends... not just the fuel cap, the other locks as well. No comment on the rest of the video yet, I just started watching.
Ok we ll take note for the future thanks a lot
@@NextMeridianExpedition the episode was great, thank you! Oil in the locks may have the dust cling to it. This may cause more problems. Hence, a good clean with an alcohol based cleaner, and a silicon spray to protect from damp, especially sea water, should do the trick. Safe travels!!
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Very nice, and really fantastic drone views. I just subscribed, but one request please: Could you please set your volume to a CONSTANT level. While enjoying the beautiful views, I felt the need to adjust the volume on my tv constantly as you switch from music to talking. Thanks. Look forward to much more content from you and wishing you both and your vehicle safe travels.
well noted! sometimes we edit on the road or with headphones which tend to distort the sounds. we will be more careful! welcome to the channel!
One year no work… getting money from Patrons… what a life… I need to go to work every day… but carry on to be a great example for the young generation
We worked several years to save the money for this trip. Patreon and CZcams came only very recently and only partially cover our expenses. We are a very small channel in the great CZcams game and people with a channel our size don’t make a living of it. It it important to understand that
how many days was this? It seemed like you went so fast through the content.... I really enjoy french films, and the french attitudes, so I hope you guys keep making adventures... Dont be afraid to go more in depth, such as a whole conversation or a 3 minute drive through the mountain. The scenery was so beautiful, it felt like you were trying to get through it all.... As someone from Texas, it definitely made me laugh as you make Tacos and act like its something very special. in Texas, tacos are just an every day kind of thing lolz. If you enjoyed tacos that much, you really should leave in some cooking, and the ingredients in the tacos. If you enjoy it, leave it in so we can enjoy it too!!!
It was a week. We clearly have to rush through some moments to make sure the videos are not too long. Thanks a lot for watching them !
It was a week. We clearly have to rush through some moments to make sure the videos are not too long. Thanks a lot for watching them !
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It stands to reasons why Colombia (not Columbia) is the second most biodiverse country in the entire world
Yea!!! And the most diversity of birds in the world!
I would say Andy-an or Ahndy-an. 😂
Hahahaha still have no idea how to say it
First one question, on these roads, what is the maximum vehicle width possible und is 4x4 needed? Thanx for sharing, awesome sceenery !! Keep on going, abo set. ;) Cheers
Hi Tom! Thanks for joining us!!!! It really depends, most of those if it is not rainy I think only high clearance is enough. Under or after heavy rain some section might need 4x4 but definitely not all those roads. Local people go with normal cars
Width I honestly don’t know… but you see we cross into small trucks so that s possible you might just regret when you cross into someone hahah
Is there a Spotify account for the music used in this video?
Unfortunately not... sorry
Tell me please that you will going to venezuela
We would looooove to... but we heard fuel is not always available and sometimes one needs to wait several days to get it... so we decided against unfortunately
Are you meeting up with Snow & Curt?
Hey! We did not know them :) we are going to check their channel now 🤩 thanks
Which navigation system do you use?
We use map out :) and draw our routes on there when it is off thé main roads. Otherwise GoogleMaps.
What's the make or model of the watch Nick is using?
It is mathilde’s but it is a Garmin and they have the men version it is the fenix model
Garmin…. Not cheap… but patrons make it possible 😮
We are mostly financing our trip on our savings despite CZcams and Patreon. Clearly not buying watches with our travel money. Don’t assume things when you don’t have the elements 😅. Anyways. Yes they are expensive older editions on the model and second hand works magic ;)
Come to Venezuela 🇻🇪
We would looooove to and looked into it. Our issue is getting fuel, we heard it was not always easy those days
So hard to understand what Matilde is sayng :(
Hello, is there a moment un particular your think about ?
Hakuna Matata around the world - Caro & Santi
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Felicidades chicos, muy entretenidos sus videos, tienen Instagram para seguirlos???
Hola Antonio! Muchas gracias! Si es el mismo nombre nextmeridian.expedition