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Colombia

Day – 1 Bogota Routine

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Now safely in Colombia for the 5th time since 2007 immediately did the first thing most exciting to me at that moment. I slept. As I woke up later still in time to catch some daylight I continued my day-1 Bogota routine. This routine consists of first walking to Crepes y Waffles which while just a chain restaurant, is absolutely delicious. It's probably best known for the … [Read more...] about Day – 1 Bogota Routine

An Elaborate Performance in Cali

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Today we are going back to Cali, Colombia. Cali is a comparatively modern and, it must be said, ugly city and is rather light on standard tourist attractions. The nicest neighborhoods were built back in the sixties and seventies; practically nothing built after that has any redeeming value. The city is known for its nightlife, particularly for its salsa clubs, probably because … [Read more...] about An Elaborate Performance in Cali

Notes From Bogota

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Back in Bogota last August I did the usual. I  ate well, drank at cafe's and partied non-stop. I flew from Buenos Aires to Bogota and stayed at my favorite hostel, Hostel Sue #2, which has turned into a tradition as history shows I can be expected to stay with them in Bogota at least once a year. I arrived on a Monday night and ran into some people I had met on previous trips, … [Read more...] about Notes From Bogota

Last of Manizales

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I woke up late on sunday and did the usual. Computer. Lunch. TV. I started thinking about what I am doing here in Manizales and felt a bit depressed. I really enjoy the time that I spend with her. We have fun, laugh, and I really really like her. However, I really do not enjoy myself in Manizales when we are not together. It's a nice little city but there is not so much to do … [Read more...] about Last of Manizales