Food stall on the shores of the lake in Guatapé.

Right Time, Right Place: In Colombia

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September 10th 2012
Over the past nine days, we have experienced a wonderful run of luck in our travels. Having decided to extend our stay in Medellín so that I could play songs and enjoy a few local brews at the open mic night that was being held by our hostel, we arrived in picturesque Guatapé on a Sunday. To our great surprise, Sunday is a day when food stalls line the lake shore. For someone sporting a mild han ... read more

South America » Colombia

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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