Carnaval in Barranquilla "is a carnival with traditions that date back to the 19th century. It takes place for four days preceding Ash Wednesday . During the carnival the city of Barranquilla 's normal activities are paralyzed because the city gets busy with street dances, musical and … [Read more...] about Mira En Barranquilla Se Baila Así…Shakira Shakira
Colombia
Oh the people I meet
I am presently sitting in a hostel in Manizales, a major city in the coffee region. But before that I stayed in Bogotá until this past monday. In Bogotá, I hung out with my friend Adam, from England. I met Adam about 2 years ago during my first big trip alone in Ecuador. We met up later in Colombia on that same trip and have kept in touch ever since. Adam has been back in … [Read more...] about Oh the people I meet
South American Midgets
Mangos, a discoteca in Medellin, Colombia, is famously known for its beautiful women and midgets that dance all night. Its also well worth going! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXSO6_rrii4] … [Read more...] about South American Midgets
Please Don't Judge Me
I went to a cockfight and bullfight last week as part of the Feria de Manizales festivities. I was raised well enough to understand that these events are morally wrong. I still went because I have always been curious about them. I have to say that I enjoyed both fights, more or less. Not enough to want to go to either on a regular basis but I have to admit I had a fun time. … [Read more...] about Please Don't Judge Me
Bad Start to Colombia
I have arrived in Bogota and everything is fine so far. I got in around 5, and attempted to take a taxi to my hotel (a simple process I thought), but the driver repeatedly tried to rip me off. At first, he claimed that my hostel did not exist because of a recent fire. After making him take me there anyways, he ended up letting me out about 15 city blocks away from it. I would … [Read more...] about Bad Start to Colombia