“Say goodbye,” the man in uniform smiled at me.
My heart skipped a beat, stereotypes of Colombia racing through my head, until I realised that the immigration officer was merely being friendly and polite and wishing me a pleasant stay; linguistic shortcomings had confused the issue.
I had allowed prejudice and preconception to get the better of me. Perceptions can linger for many years despite actual circumstances ch » Read more: On Location May 07 – Colombia
PART 2.
Oh how Colombians love their music. The type of music coming from the smoothie vendor boom-boxes always seemed to set the distinctive tone of that town. They always played the music that was popular in that particular area. Whether it was “Salsa”, “Costeño”, or whatever type, it was always pure Colombian music.
As we were waiting for our smoothies, my eyes began to wander. I started to take in the sights and sounds of t » Read more: Part 2: Deep Inside Colombia- Crossing The Andes with a Surfboard
Once a very untouchable country, Colombia today is more open to international travelers than it has ever been. The soaring peaks of the Andes and the motley ecology of the lowlands contributes to the indefinable nature of this ever-evolving nation. Yu will be able to swim in the Caribbean, hike through the Amazon, climb to exhilarating heights and, at the end of the day, sip premium coffee and cocoa with the locals.
The indepe » Read more: When Colombia Calls, you Travel – Colombia Travel Information
