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Rolando Sanchez from Taganga – Best Small Town Musician in South America

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This Colombian, Rolando Sanchez from Taganga is a musical duo.  I remember visiting the a small tourist town in Colombia 3 years ago. I was enjoying a lazy day at the beach while the older man played his music and tried to sell his CD's. Now I regret not buying one. Enjoy the song! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpjIui9IaB0[/youtube] I actually found the music for … [Read more...] about Rolando Sanchez from Taganga – Best Small Town Musician in South America

Bus Travel: A Series of Highs and Lows

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Driving through the Andes is a series of highs, lows, and nothing in between. Take this ride through Colombia's coffee growing region as an example. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BStFM4DErq4] The scenery is lush with bright green mountains and coffee plants growing like weeds. But the bus slows down to a halt and you realize you are no longer moving. Instead, a road … [Read more...] about Bus Travel: A Series of Highs and Lows

The "Car Parade" in Medellin

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I don't really like cars. I do not own one and have driven only a handful of times in the past 5 years. So when I found myself at the "Antique Car Show" in Medellin during their famous flower festival it might seem odd. During my first visit to Medellin in August, 2007, my new Colombian friends brought me to the show so I knew what to expect. The show is hilarious!  So with my … [Read more...] about The "Car Parade" in Medellin