I stumbled upon your blog by accident, and now I find it amusing to read just to know how an american sees the whole student protests stuff in Colombia, being myself a university student (specially when you talk about the \"orchestrated dance between the police and students\", LOL).
However, I can\'t help wondering, wouldn\'t it have been more interesting to find out why there were (and still are) so many of these protests in Colombia?
didn\'t it seem to you quite disproportionate the amount of riot police and the equipment that they have in Colombia, compared to other democratic countries (even in the same continent)?
Just curious...
PS: Sorry for my rusty english...
Great post! Just seeing this now. I'm glad my article helped, and it looks you did better than I'd expect any newcomer to Bogota. Great pics! I think I know that exact fish spot. It's on Calle 57th and 8th?
That's also a great-looking paisa. Good job!!!
Ibague Dude, while in Ibague ask about the town of "Juntas" just outside of Ibague. It's worth the trip, the bus takes you to the top where there are little restaurants and the view is really worth the trip. There are a number of eco-touristy farms. The prices are insanely affordable because the tourism is mainly national. It's beautiful and safe. There's good food, horse riding, rivers, trails, hiking but the best thing is the views. The bus ride is a regular bus ride rate. Just ask the locals.
Bandeja Paisa I had this at a small restaurant in the city center that the hostel owner always goes too, we had a bottle of aguardiente and the Bandeja Paisa was amazing! the chicharron is THE best! I loved it.
also if you make it to Medellin have ur fill at calentado for breakfast! It's great!
Very Cool! when I was in Colombia last year I also wanted to do some of Venezuela, but unfortunately I listened to the colombians and didnt go :-( I will be going on my next adventure though for sure!! Great job writing!
Isn't Colombia AWESOME?!! I loved it when I was there! Cannot wait to go back and start traveling the rest of South America in February!! Kepp up the great blogs! ENJOY!
Beautiful Hey David!!
I LOVE reading your BLOG! It sounds and looks absolutely amazing!! Can't believe you've already been gone almost 3 months. Enjoy it and keep blogging!!
July 27th 2014 I started on my Asia Tour.
I live in one of the greatest cities on Earth, Las Vegas, Nevada.
I love to travel and experience new and interesting things.
I also am a photographer. An old school, traditional photographer as in I only shoot film. It is a pain in the behind to carry when you travel, but well worth it. I process and print all of my own black and white photographs. Because of the fact I shoot film I won't be able to post any good photos while I travel. I will have my iPhone 5 with me to take some pics and the occasional video though.
My previous long term trip... full info
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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley
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Enjoying reading your travels. keep the blogs coming.