Blogs from Colombia, South America - page 293

Hiking through the jungle, white sand beaches, stomach problems, nomads, hippies, vanilla skies and lightning storms..i.e. my first encounter of one of Colombia's biggest natural attractions: Parque Nacional Tayrona. I knew about Colombia's natural beauty, I heard of Parque Tayrona but I didn't have any idea of what to really expect. First off Tayrona park is enormous. I only spent one night there when usually people spend at least 4-5 days. So, I'm sure I'll me making another visit again. The journey starts with a short road trip east of Santa Marta with my new friends Antonio, Diego, Kathy and her 4 year old son Salva. This time of year Santa Marta is a sweltering hot zone where the humidity and heat gets the best of you but as soon as you go east you notice ... read more

The Next Day, We did the Pablo Escobar Tour! Yes the Cocaine Drug Lord of 80's, In 1989 Forbes Magazine listed him as the 7th richest man in the world.... read more

I have been in the country of my birth for 3 weeks now, seventeen years after I left and had not returned. I have travelled all throughout Medellin, city where I made my home for the first eight years of my life, and to Bogota to visit my special someone, Janneth. I have heard stories from all possible family members, some of which I did not know existed. I have cried and laughed, and had nostalgic memories that I did not know exist flood my mind. I have drank aguardiente like water with individuals throughout the cities that I have been to, washed down with beer. I drove through the same mountains where my father died in a bus accident; the same curve. My travels through Mexico and my country will soon follow, along with those ... read more

The next day we arrived in Medellin. The airport was 45 mins outside of Medellin. it was a beautiful ride to the Medellin. I see more green trees and grass, farm animals were everywhere. It began to a rain as well. It felt very tropical. ... read more

Sunday day of rest my ass, more like only day the maid doesn’t come and I have to pick up after myself. I am rife with gray hairs. I spotted one on my arm the other day and its physical removal has done nothing to mute the knowledge of its existence. Out there floating in the wind, a banner to my aging. I made it safely back from the US, and brought something with me that most people take the opposite direction, a terrible case of the runs. George Washington's Revenge as it's known. It was nice to be home and hang out although I missed some people (I apologize). My niece is getting more entertaining every time I see her and I only wrecked one car. All and all a success story to rival Rocky ... read more