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Conversations with Colombians: Carolina Munévar Pérez

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Little Observationist

Carolina is originally from Duitama, in the Boyacá department. She is currently studying abroad in London. Carolina es originario de Duitama, en el departamento de Boyacá. Actualmente está estudiando en el extranjero en Londres. LCO: Where is home to you? If not the place where you grew up why did you … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Colombians: Luis Fernando Gonzalez Cortes

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Little Observationist

Luis lives in Bogota but loves his the town he calls home, San Gil. Here are his thoughts on Colombia and why he wouldn’t change anything. Luis vive en Bogotá, pero ama a su pueblo que él llama su casa, San Gil. He aquí susreflexiones sobre Colombia y por qué no iba a cambiar nada. LCO: Which part of Colombia … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Colombians: Raúl Felipe Riveros

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Little Observationist

Raúl is from Bogota where much of his life revolves around soccer. These are his thought on life in Colombia. Raúl es de Bogotá, donde gran parte de su vida gira en torno al fútbol. Estos son sus pensamientos sobre la vida en Colombia. LCO: Which part of Colombia do you call home? How long have … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Colombians: Rafael Tamayo

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Little Observationist

Rafael feels at home everywhere in Colombia. Here he talks about all the reasons why he loves his country. Rafael se siente como en casa en todas partes en Colombia. Aquí habla de todas lasrazones por las que ama a su país. LCO: Which part of Colombia do you call … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Colombians: Jeimmy Camelo

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Little Observationist

Jei is a Colombian who feel at home in many places. She values independence, intelligence and the beauty of her country. Jei es una colombiana que se sienta como en casa en muchos lugares. Ella valora la independencia, la inteligencia y la belleza de su país. LCO: Which part of Colombia do … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Colombians: Camilo Cajamarca

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Little Observationist

Camilo feels home everywhere in Colombia, but he was born in Bogota. These are his thoughts on his country. Camilo se siente en casa en todas partes en Colombia, pero él nació enBogotá. Estas son sus reflexiones sobre su país. LCO: Which part of Colombia do you call home? How long have you lived … Continue reading →

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Eating Big-Ass Ants

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Little Observationist

They’ve arrived. The air in Mogotes is thick with their distinct scent. It’s woodsy, smoky, meaty. Colombians call them Hormigas Culonas. Foreigners refer to them as the “Big-Ass Ants”. They’re shiny, about as long as the top joint of your … Continue reading →

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Shopping in Mogotes: Muy Barato

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Little Observationist

I had some time alone yesterday while Wilfredo took the 5am bus three hours north to Bucaramanga for some work. Mogotes was bustling when I walked outside mid-morning on a hunt for frosted banana bar ingredients. It was the first … Continue reading →

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Expats in Colombia: Kristin R.

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Little Observationist

Kristin came to Colombia from America in 2009. She lives in Cali and blogs here. This photo was taken photo at Ciudad Perdida near Santa Marta, Colombia. LCO: Where are you from originally and how did you end up in Colombia? KR: … Continue reading →

Posted in Expats in Colombia | Tagged american, cali, Ciudad Perdida, colombia, expat, food, Kristin Radermacher, minnesota, san cocho, santa marta, spanish, stephanie sadler, tiempo colombiano, time, travel, twin cities | 3 Comments

Mountains, food and farms

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Little Observationist

We drove for hours around the Andes Mountains from Bucaramanga to Mogotes with a warm breeze rushing through open windows. Everything was alive. Cacti, banana plants, coffee plants, long thick rods of bamboo cutting into a blue sky. Us. It … Continue reading →