Vive Colombia, Viaja por Ella.

[UofMfan]

I want to share the beauty that is Colombia through different videos and perhaps personal experiences.

I will start with food, we are certainly food centered so this is the best place to start.

Anthony Bourdain, need I say more? The videos are split in 3 parts, hope some of you enjoy them.



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[UofMfan]

Part 2.

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[Apocalipstic]

I loved that episode of AB. :)

It does look so beautiful there, I hope to visit some day soon!

[UofMfan]

Part 3.

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[UofMfan]

I loved that episode of AB. :)

It does look so beautiful there, I hope to visit some day soon!

Thank you Apo, it is beautiful here. I hope that you do visit, I would love to show you around.

[princessbelle]

Just gorgeous Senor Socks!!!!

Thanks for sharing!!!

[UofMfan]

Just gorgeous Senor Socks!!!!

Thanks for sharing!!!

Glad you liked. I will post different things from time to time.

[UofMfan]

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[Hollylane]

Thank you for sharing part of your world...what a wonderful thread idea UofM!

PS Anthony really showed the heart of the people in that episode, I've watched it twice, and enjoyed it thoroughly each time!

[UofMfan]

Thank you for sharing part of your world...what a wonderful thread idea UofM!

PS Anthony really showed the heart of the people in that episode, I've watched it twice, and enjoyed it thoroughly each time!

Thank you Ms. Pure and Innocent, for stopping by and checking out my end of the world.

And yes, I do think he, Anthony, did a great job of showing that and our diversity,

[UofMfan]

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Where I was born.

[Corkey]

Senior Socks, you country has always been of interest to me, the history alone is fascinating, pre-Columbian to be sure, post modern as well.

[UofMfan]

Senior Socks, you country has always been of interest to me, the history alone is fascinating, pre-Columbian to be sure, post modern as well.

Thank you! It is a country of contrasts, for sure. You and your wife should pay a visit :)

I also want to acknowledge the many rep comments and PMs from those who have enjoyed my country.

[UofMfan]

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[Hollylane]

I watched a documentary a few months ago about the piece below at the Museo Del Oro - Banco de la Rebublica....


http://www.ciudadesplanetarias.com/portal/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Avi%C3%B3n-Precolombino-Bogot%C3%A1-oro-3.jpg

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(http://www.banrep.gov.co/museo/eng/)LINK

[UofMfan]

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[Butchlei]

I am one of those lucky butches that is married to a beautiful Columbian femme. Que viva Cali !!

[UofMfan]

One of our many Colombian beauties.

This is funny!


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[UofMfan]

And another of Sofia with Ellen.

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[UofMfan]

This year Cartagena, Colombia is hosting this event.

If you get CNN in Español you will get to see many wonderful shots of our beautiful coastal city, Cartagena.

Many important issues will be discussed during the Summit. For those who like to stay current in International affairs, I am including this link (http://www.summit-americas.org/sixthsummit.htm).

[UofMfan]

http://blogs.r.ftdata.co.uk/beyond-brics/files/2012/04/Cartagena-houses.jpg

[1QuirkyKiwi]

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Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve had dreams of exploring jungles. I have yet to experience the wonders and the joys of the Amazon….. I wonder if the Amazon will be as inspirational and reflective for me as Africa and Indonesia… at sometime in my future, hopefully, I will find out.

[UofMfan]

Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve had dreams of exploring jungles. I have yet to experience the wonders and the joys of the Amazon….. I wonder if the Amazon will be as inspirational and reflective for me as Africa and Indonesia… at sometime in my future, hopefully, I will find out.




I haven't been to the Amazons, but I have heard some wonderful things about it. I had plans to go years back but my father passed and things got put on hold.

Hopefully you will find out soon and you can tell us all bout it :)

[1QuirkyKiwi]

I haven't been to the Amazons, but I have heard some wonderful things about it. I had plans to go years back but my father passed and things got put on hold.

Hopefully you will find out soon and you can tell us all bout it :)

It was the African jungle that helped me get my life back on track after my daughter and Grandparents passed.

I have always dreamed of going to Machu Picchu when I’m 50, why then, I don’t know, but….. Spending some time exploring the Amazons then would be fantastic! ...I have 8 years to go before I get there...lol!

[UofMfan]

Hillary Clinton Drinking In Colombia (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/15/hillary-clinton-drinking-colombia_n_1426739.html)

http://i.huffpost.com/gen/569323/thumbs/s-HILLARY-CLINTON-large300.jpg

She is drinking an Aguila beer. Personally, I would have given her a Club Colombia, yum!

[UofMfan]

21 Reasons Colombia Is The Happiest Country In World (SLIDESHOW) ~ the Huffington Post (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/17/reasons-colombia-happiest-country_n_2490813.html#slide=more274697)

I love all 21 reasons, take the time to look through.

[thedivahrrrself]

Gorgeous!

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[UofMfan]

Caño Cristales.

Spanish:
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English:
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[UofMfan]

Cartagena.

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"Cartagena inspired a Nobel Price winner..."

[thedivahrrrself]

I have heard it's quite a hike out to Caño Cristales, but it would be so worth the walk!

The Diva's Quasi-Official Colombian To-Do List
(in no particular order)
Medellin
Caño Cristales
San Andrés
Laguna Guatavita
and Usaquén, again, because really, you can't go too many times!


I like their tag line in these videos "The only risk is wanting to stay." I have found that to be very accurate.

[UofMfan]

The Gold Museum, Bogotá.

Spanish:

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[UofMfan]

Tonight on Anthony Burdain's Parts Unknown: Colombia!

10 Things to know before visiting Colombia. (http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/24/travel/colombia-10-things/index.html?hpt=hp_c3)

[UofMfan]

An excerpt from last night's Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown.

This restaurant has been in our family for over 100 years and we were thrilled to be highlighted in his show.

The beautiful girl at the counter is my cousin's daughter :)


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[UofMfan]

My son gave me the heads up on this episode of house Hunters International yesterday (yes he watches it).

I am re-thinking my career path. I swear they could have done A LOT better with that budget. Perhaps real state agent may be another item to add to my resume.

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[thedivahrrrself]

My son gave me the heads up on this episode of house Hunters International yesterday (yes he watches it).

I am re-thinking my career path. I swear they could have done A LOT better with that budget. Perhaps real state agent may be another item to add to my resume.

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Yeah, I saw this one too. I think they really limited themselves by only looking in La Macarena. I really liked the La Candelaria one, impractical as it was!

[FemmeTastic]

Ugh Colombia es demasiado linda, Colombia is too beautiful! I miss it every day.