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Conversations with Colombians: Catalina Navia

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Little Observationist

Catalina is a designer and creative director who lives in Bogota. She shares photos some of her products below. Catalina es un diseñador y director creativo que vive en Bogotá. Ella compartealgunas fotos de sus productos por debajo LCO: Which part of Colombia do you call home? How long have you lived there? ¿Qué parte … Continue reading →

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Cameras in Colombia: Santa Barbara

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Little Observationist

I haven’t had the opportunity to explore too much of Bogotá yet, being so far away. Next time, I will definitely head over to this pretty area of Santa Barbara that Jess Kraft captured here in this lovely yellow photo … Continue reading →

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Surviving Semana Santa

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Little Observationist

Last week – Semana Santa – was one of the most religious times of year in Colombia – a country that is 90% catholic. For someone who is not religious and not used to having a huge amount of family … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Life and Other Musings | Tagged candles, catholic, church, colombia, culture, easter, family, good friday, jesus, latin america, mogotes, palm sunday, photography, procession, religion, santa semana, stephanie sadler, tradition, travel | 4 Comments

Chicamocha Canyon

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Little Observationist

Deeper than the Grand Canyon and just as majestic, this is Colombia’s Chicamocha Canyon which we passed on our drive from Mogotes to Bucaramanga. At the bottom of the canyon is a small town which amplifies the height of the … Continue reading →

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Cameras in Colombia: Bucaramanga at Night

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Little Observationist

For the past three days, I was in Bucaramanga to see about extending my visa at the DAS and getting to know the shops. I was too mesmerised by the shoes and clothes to remember to take out my camera … Continue reading →

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Cameras in Colombia: Laundry Day

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Little Observationist

This photo of laundry drying in the Colombian sun was taken by Tim L Lowe. Look at that nice blue sky! He’s an American guy staying in Jamundi, in Valle del Cauca. This is his fifth time visiting the country and … Continue reading →

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Exploring Colonial Towns Barichara and Guane

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Little Observationist

BARICHARA In 1975, declared “The prettiest village in Colombia.” Altitude: 1,237m (4,058ft) Population: 4,149 Average Temperature: Around 23ºC (73°F) In the local dialect, Barichara means “Place of Rest” and it is certainly that with sleepy colonial streets and shady central … Continue reading →

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Cameras in Colombia: Conejo de la Suerte (Lucky Rabbit)

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Little Observationist

According to a University of California study, Colombia is the second most diverse country in terms of species per land unit. Just a thought to pin up next to those stereotypes about violence and cocaine. Enjoy something cute and fluffy … Continue reading →

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Parrots and a Great View in San Gil

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Little Observationist

SAN GIL The “adventure capital” of Colombia Altitude: 1,114m (3,655ft) Population: 33,592 Temperature Year-Round: 24 to 32ºC (75-90°F) San Gil is hot. Well, for me and my pasty white gringa skin anyway. It’s the nearest big town to Mogotes, about … Continue reading →

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A Day of Soccer and Rain

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Little Observationist

This time of year, it is rainy season in Mogotes. Every afternoon around 3pm after a bright and sunny morning, the clouds roll in from behind the mountains. Thunder rumbles. Lightning crashes. At any moment, a downpour will begin. When the … Continue reading →