I was thinking that if you exited and re-entered the same Colombian border checkpoint a day later (rather than entering Venezuela from Brazil and then heading for Colombia), the process might be smoother - checking with the aduana before leaving Colombia that re-entry would be fine, perhaps even getting a special letter.
But the way both of you are describing the situation, that doesn't sound likely. It sounds like a concrete 'No', and no exceptions. Still, I'll ask around.
For now I think I'll hang out in glorious coffee country (what better place for a lifetime coffee addict?!), renew the visa at the border with Ecuador, then head north later. Saves riding time and the possibility of washed out roads.
Cheers Mehmet and Chris. All the best,
Bob
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