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Conversations with Colombians: Jose Valentin Restrepo

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Little Observationist

Jose is home in Medellin. Here are his thoughts on Colombia and some recommendations for his city. José se casa en Medellín. He aquí sus reflexiones sobre Colombia y algunas recomendaciones para su ciudad. LCO: Which part of Colombia do you call home? How long have you lived there? ¿Qué parte de Colombia … 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: 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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Conversations with Colombians: Juan Camilo Ortega Soto

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Little Observationist

Juan calls Medellín home where he works in public relations. Here are his thoughts on Colombia. Juan llama a casa de Medellín, donde trabaja en relaciones públicas. He aquí sus reflexiones sobre Colombia. LCO: Which part of Colombia do you call home? How long have you lived there? ¿A … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Colombians: Juan Camilo Orrego

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Little Observationist

Juan is a journalist at home in Medellín. Here he talks about Colombia and his favorite traditions. Juan es un periodista en su casa en Medellín. Aquí se habla de Colombia y sus tradiciones favoritas. LCO: Where in Colombia do you call home? How long have you lived there? ¿Qué parte … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Colombians: Lina Bossio Acosta

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Little Observationist

Lina is home in Cartagena where she studies industrial management. Here are her thoughts on Colombia. Lina es el hogar de Cartagena donde estudia la gestión industrial. Éstos son suspensamientos sobre Colombia. LCO: Which part of Colombia do you call home? How long have you lived there? ¿Qué parte de Colombia usted le … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Colombians: Diana Marcela Montoya

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Little Observationist

Diana is home in Cali. As a biologist, she knows a lot about the biodiversity of her country. Here are her thoughts on Colombia. Diana es su casa en Cali. Como biólogo, se sabe mucho acerca de la biodiversidadde su país. Éstos son sus pensamientos sobre Colombia. LCO: Which part of Colombia do you call home? … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Colombians: Orlando Cossio Murillo

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Little Observationist

Orlando is home in Cali. He talks about the many reasons visitors will love his country. Orlando es la sede en Cali. Habla de los visitantes muchas razones que ama a supaís. LCO: Which part of Colombia do you call home? How long have you lived there? ¿Qué parte … 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: Patricia Elena Villa Zamarra

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Little Observationist

Patricia comes from Antioquia. She works as a tour guide. Here are her thoughts about the country she knows so well. Patricia viene de Antioquia. Ella trabaja como guía turístico. Éstos son pensamientos sobre el país que ella conoce tan bien. LCO: Which part of Colombia do you call home? How long have you … Continue reading →