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I am writing this message from La Paz, Bolivia – situated at 3,600 metres above sea level, and known as the world’s highest capital city. It marks the first stop on a month long journey through South America, with planned stops in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, as well as the aforementioned Bolivia. A loose itinerary … Continue reading
This is not a post about saying goodbye to Colombia and Medellín, although that post will need to be written shortly, with Ms. D and I scheduled to return to Canada within the next two months. Instead this is a post about one aspect of expat life that I had not been anticipating when we … Continue reading
This post is the second in series of posts on Ms. D’s favourite fruits found throughout Colombia. The plentiful fruits available on seemingly every street corner of this beautiful country are a constant delight. Here’s two more of my personal favourites. Uchuvas Uchuvas are a very common fruit in Colombia. Although grown in many parts of the world, … Continue reading
Recently Roberto, his friend KO, and I, spent a weekend in a Colombian rainforest in an eco-reserve called Rio Claro. Rio Claro is about 3 hours southeast of Medellin, on the way to Bogota. When we arrived, we were struck by the tropical heat, a stark contrast to Medellin’s perfectly moderate temperature. We got off … Continue reading
The Museo de Antioquia is a great place to visit if you find yourself a tourist in Medellin. As part of the permanent exhibit you can see many famous pieces, including the smoking lady and the portrayal of Pablo Escobar’s killing (seen below), created by Fernando Botero, perhaps Colombia’s most famous artist. There are also some very … Continue reading
“Those guys like to play though man, they like to play a lot.” I was told this by a Spanish speaking coworker before leaving Toronto regarding Colombians. It confused me. It seemed like a vague reference to social attitudes towards monogamous relations, said with a wink, but it may have just been lost in translation. … Continue reading
December 7th and 8th in Colombia is a very special day(s). Unlike in North America, the celebration of Christmas in Colombia begins on December 1st, with a night of bright lights and endless fireworks. Seriously, it goes on ALL night. One week later, to celebrate the Virgin Mary, Colombians light candles all over the streets. … Continue reading
I just got off a city bus in Medellin! Before moving to the City of Eternal Spring (rejected nicknames include The City of Eternal Firecrackers, The City of Merchants Only Occasionally Prepared with Change, and Con Gustoville), I questioned whether taking the bus would become a part of my daily routine. The city is known … Continue reading
This post is the first in series of posts on Ms. D’s favourite fruits found throughout Colombia. Colombia has an extraordinary amount of biodiversity, meaning that not only is it lush and beautiful, but is also home to many fruits and vegetables that I have never seen or even heard of before. I always want … Continue reading
A visit to Jardin, Antioquia had been on our to-do list since before moving to Medellin. The town of Jardin is sort of the quintessential Antioquian pueblo, located about three and a half hours from Medellin, and home to coffee plantations, rolling mountains, and a pleasing climate. These factors have made it a popular weekend … Continue reading
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