So many people seemed worried when I told them my first country in South America would be Colombia. Apparently the reputation for cocaine and drug wars have painted a less than pretty picture. For your entertainment - here is what the Canadian government has listed on their website. There is no specific information about future terrorist activities or threats against Canadians citizens in Colombia. However, the security situation remains unpredictable. Possible terrorist targets include military and police vehicles and installations, restaurants, underground garages, nightclubs, hotels, banks, shopping centres, public transportation vehicles, government buildings, and airports located in major cities. Canadians should be vigilant and avoid any unattended packages or parcels and bring them to the attention of security personnel. On top of this you have to remember that toilet paper
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