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Colombia

A Long Lost Sibling Comes Back From The Dead

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This story needs no introduction. My ex girlfriend's father, Arturo, was born to a rich mestiza family in a small Colombian town in the Amazonas region. Arturo's grandfather, Juan, owned a lot of land and animals. Juan was definitely no millionaire but tkcert could probably be considered well off by American standards. He was a loving father who treated all of his seven … [Read more...] about A Long Lost Sibling Comes Back From The Dead

Leaving Colombia On A High Note

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It´s been a week since I left Colombia and I am still trying to convince myself that it was the right decision to leave and see something new. This update seems kind of forced as its been so long since i posted. I don´t really remember most of the details now but i´ll try. After finishing up a week in the sweltering heat with my dad, I flew back to Bogota, the capital … [Read more...] about Leaving Colombia On A High Note

South America By Numbers

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…days there: 89 …countries I visited: 3 …cities I spent at least one night in: 14 …days my stomach wanted to jump out of my body: 2 …times I used a laundry place: around 9 …bridges I jumped off: 1 …nights I drank alcohol: 65 …posts I wrote for this blog: 70 …nights spent camping: 0 …haircuts: 4 …times I got robbed: 0 …longest … [Read more...] about South America By Numbers

A Vacation from My Vacation

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The "backpacking" style vacation is not always the most relaxing. But it sure is fun! I woke up late one Monday in Medellin and thought about what to do next. There is not much to do during the week in Medellin and I wanted to make it to Bogotá in time for my birthday so that I could share it with some friends. The choice was obvious. I would travel down to a hot colonial … [Read more...] about A Vacation from My Vacation