I don’t know how many of you are aware, but it’s World Poetry Day this Thursday. Ever since the trailblazing work of a certain dapper, bearded man going by the name of Jose Asuncion Silva, Colombian poetry has had a loyal and passionate following. This was brought home for me when we decided to see […]
Tag: Colombian History
The more I learn about the dapper dude on the front of the 5,000 Colombian Pesos note, the more I identify with him. First of all, just look at that beard. That is something to aspire to. I mean, he’s gotta be up pretty high on the rankings of Poets by Beard Weight. The languid […]
When we entered the city of Armero, I wasn’t completely sure I knew what was going on. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– The mood in our tour bus grew somber as our guide Nathalia, talked about the history of the area. It was all in Spanish but I caught bits and bobs. I heard the words […]
It is the fourth time I’ve been to Medellin. The other times were 4-5 days visits and I always left with the feeling that I was leaving too soon; that there was too much going on to actually understand the dynamics of this amazing city that in just a few years went from murder capital […]
Bogotá, October. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– It’s almost Halloween in Colombia. Winter has officially started. Thick clouds linger stubbornly around the city’s mountains. Rain intermittently keeps pedestrians locked indoors. The life of the city seems to be slowly sucked out of it. The breeze in the city seems that little bit stronger. As it […]
Guatavita is a small pueblo about 75km from Bogotá characterized by colonial whitewash buildings and a wealth of arts and crafts stalls. It’s a peaceful excursion from the bustling city and a great place to pick up lunch and wander around, picking up souvenirs and snacks along the way. It’s a romantic pueblo and is a popular […]
When I first came to Colombia Alvaro Uribe was president, and Juan Manuel Santos was his right-hand man and Defence Minister. By the summer of 2010 Santos had been elected to continue Uribe’s hard-line policies against the FARC. Today the two men are enemies, with Uribe the official opposition to his former protégé. –> Colombia […]
Colombia has been in the news more and more recently, and mostly for positive reasons. Looks like it’s about to happen again. Dan Rather is one of the US’s most recognised journalists. Though his career has had its ups and downs, he remains dedicated to bringing hard-edge journalism and in-depth interviews to the masses. –> […]
On the 7th of August, 1819, the Battle of Boyacá took place in Colombia (then known as New Granada). This was the battle in which Colombia gained independence from the Spanish Monarchy, and it just so happens to be the day after Bogota was born. Double reason to celebrate. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– In […]
For being so generous with us, for accepting us as your foster children , for your wonderful people …… Thank you Colombia and have a great Independence Day 2012! –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– As an homage to Colombia, here is a selection of our best post about this amazing country: Why Come to Colombia? , […]