The multicultural Colombia mosaic is much different than in Canada. This is one thing that has been weird when coming back to Canada. No one is out of place in Canada; at least not in the major cities. Canada is arguably the most multicultural country in the world (sorry USA, I think we have you [...]
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Medellin Colombia Tango
Medellin Colombia has tango? Yes. In fact there’s a history of tango in Medellin. Unfortunately the complexity of this beautiful dance has been lost on the younger generation, but there are still a few triumphant dancers that keep this art-form alive. Gracias a dios (thanks to god.) The promotional poster for the performance of tango in Medellin [...]
Benedictine Monks in Colombia
One Sunday I went to a Benedictine monastery. Believe me, I wasn’t going to become a monk, but rather as a nice hike, to a beautiful place, with a lookout over the surrounding area. We happened to go on a Sunday, which meant that mass was being held. I have proudly missed attending a Catholic [...]
Belgium Brass Band in Colombia
I’m currently in a small backpacker town on the Caribbean Coast of Colombia called Taganga. It’s central feature is a whole bunch of travelers, hostels, and SCUBA dive shops, with a pretty beach at the edge of town. It’s nestled into a cove on the edge of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, the tallest coastal [...]
Fortress in Cartagena
Hola todos. Still in Cartagena until Friday when I leave for Carnaval de Barranquilla! This is a beautifully enchanting city, which I again enjoyed on this fine sunny day. I invite you into another adventure. Being an old port city in the days of pirates, conquistadors, and general global expansionism had its problems. Namely, [...]
Day in my Life: 5:00 – Midnightish
5:00pm-7:00pm It’s been a rough day. I need a siesta before the night ahead. I love siestas. 7:00pm-7:30pm Time for some fuel before my free salsa lessons. Mmmmm . . . street food. I love eating on the street wherever I am travelling. No different here. Tonight’s specialty is BBQ’d ribs with potatoes and salad. [...]
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