Estoy Enamorado

South America » Colombia » Medellin » Guatape
July 7th 2008

Published: July 8th 2008

I am in love with Antioquia. Ok, first I will begin with Friday. Friday was mine and Sascha's first day teaching by ourselves. We taught the older kids in the morning, organized and planned our behinds off, and then we each had really long one on one lessons in the afternoon. I worked with Luisa, who is a wonderfully kind and cooperative 13 year-old with striking green eyes that you cannot hel... Read Full Entry

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it was a perfect day. perfect temperature. perfect fresh air

padre y hijo. i thought they were cute.

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that is Charles on the right, the very friendly and well-traveled guy who tagged along with us for the day.

GUATAPE

Beautiful church in my new favorite town.

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The architecture and colors in guatape were beautiful.

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lake-front docks...music playing...happy people everywhere

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they had little seafood restaurants all along the street that were very fresh and cheap. This was where we chose to eat.

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I am not yet sure exactly what this is, but I think its sugar cane squeezed through a little bit of lemon. It is freakin delicious, that is what I can tell you.

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a pretty rainbow, can you see it?

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at the market in parque bolivar. He has a little turn table and made these dolls dance to music.

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awesome tree at the market

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he was blowing really big bubbles with his hands.

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we were in a cafe, i turn around, and I see these guys dressed as clowns. Got my camera out in time for this.

10th July 2008

rachel
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im glad you exsist
reading your blog makes me happy. it also makes me sad beacuse i miss you and because i wish i was traveling with you. I think we could have great adventures together. Please never change and thanks for keeping us updated on your journey!

11th July 2008

roberta goodwin
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I'm glad you're my granddaughter!
You must consider writing a book. you write so well! Miss you.

15th July 2008

Tracy
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You are a hoot! And, quite the photographer!
Hi! I have thorougly enjoyed catching up with your blog. I feel in some ways I am right there in Colombia with your amazing descriptions and breathtaking photos. Thanks so much for sharing this with us. You look incredibly happy in the pictures so I know you are truly enjoying yourself. BTW, I laughed out loud at the Carlos story. I guess you just aren't too cool for the school kids, huh? Continue writing; I'm lovin' the updates. What an amazing experience for you! Stay well PS. The kiddies miss you terribly!

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