Cartagena was the epicentre of the drug trade in 1976. Probably still is. Colombia’s Caribbean littoral is perfectly suited for growing powerfully potent Colombian Gold. Like most brands, any weed from Colombia could be called ‘Colombian Gold’, even mersh (shudder). But true Colombian Gold cannot be faked. It’s in a class of its own. EverybodyContinue reading “Colombia Gold – Cartagena, Colombia”
Category Archives: Connoisseur’s Guide to the Dope Scene along the Gringo Trail
Panama Red – Panama City, Panama
Buying weed in the back alleys of Panama City is not for the faint hearted. But the fabled Panama Red, one of the first ‘name brands’ of dope, beckoned. So the first thing you do in Panama City is look to score.
Oaxacan Spears – San Cristobal de las Casas
I had to ride up into to the highlands of Chiapas to track down the fabled Oaxacan Spears. I’d heard legends for years, of course, but they never seemed to filter up above the border. Oaxacan Spears are entire flower tops, or collas, maybe 8 – 10 inches long and as thick as a hotContinue reading “Oaxacan Spears – San Cristobal de las Casas”
Magic Mushrooms – Palenque, Chiapas
Magic Mushrooms (Psilocybe cubensis) thrive in the lush pastures around Palenque. Creole cattle graze the rich grasses and transform the fodder into nutrient-rich soft, squishy manure. Every morning, especially after a rain, a fresh crop of Magic Mushrooms blooms out of the shit. Psilocybin mushrooms were everywhere. The pasture across from Mayabel was perfect. YouContinue reading “Magic Mushrooms – Palenque, Chiapas”
Mayan Green – Tulum, Quintana Roo
The dope improved markedly across the Yucatan Channel on the beaches of Quintana Roo. Fresh green, sticky buds, very potent. Highly aromatic with a sweet, almost fruity smell. Only a few little white seeds in the buds, a sure sign of freshness. You could squeeze the bud between your fingers and it would stick toContinue reading “Mayan Green – Tulum, Quintana Roo”
Around the Caribbean by Bike, Thumb and Sail 