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October 20th 2008
Published: October 23rd 2008
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I arrived to San Gil from Bogota on September 10th. It is now October 23rd and I am still here! Originally, I wasn't even going to go to San Gil. Instead of coming here from the coast like most other backpackers do, I went from the coast of Colombia to Medellin. Then I headed to Bogota and was planning to go directly on to Cali. However, when on the coast, I met many backpackers with stories of ... Read Full Entry



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Sonya Vartanian
Chona
Chona
I live in Long Beach, Southern California. I love my job teaching 7th grade Biology/Health in Long Beach. However, for years I have dreamed of taking off to South America for a few months on my own with just my backpack...so now is the time to do it. I am very excited, scared, curious, and so much more. Can't wait for the adventures to begin. ... full info
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These were the dancers....These were the dancers....
These were the dancers....
....who liked to jump off the bus and dance like carazy in the street........who liked to jump off the bus and dance like carazy in the street....
....who liked to jump off the bus and dance like carazy in the street....
...while these little guys banged it up on the drums! ...while these little guys banged it up on the drums!
...while these little guys banged it up on the drums!
Fancy seat for the driver of the Chiva bus. :)Fancy seat for the driver of the Chiva bus. :)
Fancy seat for the driver of the Chiva bus. :)
The parade ended at the Casa Del Cultural.....The parade ended at the Casa Del Cultural.....
The parade ended at the Casa Del Cultural.....
....where everyone gathered to hear the state's governor speak....just in time for the rain storm to start! ....where everyone gathered to hear the state's governor speak....just in time for the rain storm to start!
....where everyone gathered to hear the state's governor speak....just in time for the rain storm to start!
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The following weekend was a holiday weekend...so we spent the Sunday at Pozo Azul...the local swimming hole...with the rest of the families of San Gil! The following weekend was a holiday weekend...so we spent the Sunday at Pozo Azul...the local swimming hole...with the rest of the families of San Gil!
The following weekend was a holiday weekend...so we spent the Sunday at Pozo Azul...the local swimming hole...with the rest of the families of San Gil!
When the family goes out...everyone comes! Mom, Dad, kids, grandma, the pet dog...everyone! It was a great way to spend a hot Sunday!
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Will :)Will :)
Will :)



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