The Downside of Colombia

My Father-in-law, Henry,  summed up Colombians yesterday, and I hasten to add, that this does not apply to all people here, he told me to beware because many Colombians will be friendly and nice to your face, but as soon as your back is turned they will stick the knife in… sometimes literally, and thatContinue reading “The Downside of Colombia”

What is the Future for Colombia?

With the first round of the Presidential Election tomorrow, there appear to be three main Contenders: 1.Gustavo Petro  2. Ivan Duque 3. Sergio Fajardo The problem isn\’t trying to decide who is the best to take on the mantel of President, it is a case of deciding who is the best of a bad bunch.Continue reading “What is the Future for Colombia?”

Copacabana, Antioquia, Colombia

Normally you don\’t see me write much about the town, because to be honest in the last four years, there has been nothing to be proud about, it was dirty, unkept, and other than the friendly people, didn\’t have much going for it. However this morning I went to do my shopping, and over theContinue reading “Copacabana, Antioquia, Colombia”