Lanterns decorate the streets and sidewalks for Dia de los Vuelos The air is cool and festive, people crowd the streets, on sidewalks and in windows are lanterns lit for the virgin Mary. You…
Year: 2013
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Hostel: El Viajero Cali, Colombia
Like a slice of gringo traveler paradise El Viajero (The Traveler) won’t leave you disappointed. Like an oasis in the desert the hostel is so comfortable and friendly to gringos you will wonder if…
The Cali Salsa Scene at Tin Tin Deo
The Cali Salsa scene is HOT!!! And it doesn’t wait for anybody! Its a pulsing breathing entity that will get your feet tapping and your fingers drumming.When the chance came for me to take…
Life Transitions: From the Ranch to Exotic Lands
My students giggled, some of them laughed hysterically and made comments in Spanish as I draw a picture on the board of the uterus of a cow. As I describe the arm and shoulder…
Casa Rural San Juan de las Araucarias
I was full of anticipation for a relaxing soak in the hot springs of Santa Rosa until the rain came down and forced us to huddle in a small corner café while we rethought…
A Sunday Bicycle Ride
Sometimes I want to go out on Saturday night, catch the tiger by the tail and sleep in the next day. God bless my boyfriend for being the voice of reason and kicking my…
Botanical Garden and Butterfly House of Quindio Colombia | Travel
One of the benefits of living in Colombia is the beauty and diversity of the flora and fauna. Not only does Colombia have 10% of all the plant species in the world but it…
An Expat in a Changing World
There is an ancient Chinese curse that says “May your life be interesting…” and in some ways that can be poignantly true. Some other guy even said “ignorance is bliss” while another one was…
10 Facts About Life in South America
Here it is, good, bad and the ugly about life in South America. The crazy, weird and even sad facts which will make you laugh, cry or even grimace. #1 Walking on the Sidewalk…
Bicycle Adventures in Colombia!
“Estas bien amor?” says my Colombiano boyfriend as I gasp for air and struggle to keep pedaling up the hill. “Si, vamos!” I reply. I simply refuse to quit even though my legs hate…
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