Group discussion
This was taken after stopping at an Indian village for a discussion on their history. That is our guide, Alvaro, on the right.
From: South America » Colombia » Santa Marta
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]
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] Blog: Simply Colombia.
Date: August 23rd 2005
Colombia? Well, as you all know, this country gets some real bad press. Awful in fact. And OK, if you are a politician or businessman, or even related to one, you are probably going to get kidnapped, threatened with death or murdered at some point in your life. It has the highest amount of kidnappings for any country on earth. If you score an own goal for the Colombian football ... read more
Date: August 23rd 2005
Colombia? Well, as you all know, this country gets some real bad press. Awful in fact. And OK, if you are a politician or businessman, or even related to one, you are probably going to get kidnapped, threatened with death or murdered at some point in your life. It has the highest amount of kidnappings for any country on earth. If you score an own goal for the Colombian football ... read more
