The Cabalgata

La Feria de Las Flores

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August 13th 2007
I begin with apologies and promises. My mind is very blurry as the ensuing entry will enlighten you about so just ignore any glaring spelling and grammer mistakes (that one was deliberate just for banter). Also there will be photos of cowgirls for all those that don't believe my following account of the horse parade. So Medellin, 3rd-12th August was the 50th Feria de las Flores the biggest even ... read more

South America » Colombia » Medellin

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Colombia was one of the three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Ecuador and Venezuela). A 40-year insurgent campaign to overthrow the Colombian Government escalated during the 1990s, undergirded in part... ... read more