Cartagena Weekend

We exited the rear of our hotel, crossed the street, and walked onto the beach. It was mid-morning, the sun shining bright,  and the beach was full of life. I flipped off my sandals and immediately put them back on, realizing the sand was already  too hot for my tender…

The Difference Between Football and Futbol

Admittedly, before moving to Colombia I never watched futbol (soccer). I found it boring, and I was happy enough just to view the scores of the Seattle Sounders and  know we had a good team. And way back before I ever dreamed that I would be moving to Colombia, I…

Flower Festival Medellin

Colombia is the worlds second largest exporter of cut flowers, and much of that industry is centered in the pueblos close to Medellin. 75% of the roses sold in the US  for Valentines day come from Colombia.  Every year this is celebrated in a grand fashion, and in fact the…