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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 par... [read more]
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 par... [read more] Blog: Colombia: Beauty reigns supreme in Cartagena
Date: April 10th 2008
After our time spent there, we were all more than ready to leave Venezuela and head for the much anticipated Colombia. Having already changed as much currency on the black market upon entry to Venezuela, we had already increased our spending power there (getting nearly double the "official" rate), however we were duly shafted upon leaving, emphasized by their substantial hike (300%!!!) in departur ... read more
Date: April 10th 2008
After our time spent there, we were all more than ready to leave Venezuela and head for the much anticipated Colombia. Having already changed as much currency on the black market upon entry to Venezuela, we had already increased our spending power there (getting nearly double the "official" rate), however we were duly shafted upon leaving, emphasized by their substantial hike (300%!!!) in departur ... read more
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Right...so after much deliberation and navel gazing I have decided to get my arse in gear and continue with my exploration of the Americas. From Sept 2007 to Mar 2008 I will be travelling from Mexico all the way down the west coast of South America to Tierra del Fuego and back up the east coast then along the Amazon and up to Venezuela. My story starts here....... full info
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