Another week has gone by, not a lot to show for it, my days have been mucked up to a degree, because without a car, I have been running Marcela from home to Niquia, which is on our side of Bello, and then she has caught the bus to work, it was the only wayContinue reading “Motorcycle Taxi”
Tag Archives: Niquía
Early Start
Marcela had to be out of the house by 7.15 this morning, I was up at my usual time of 5.30am, but this time ensured that Marcela got up to, instead of rolling over and going back to sleep! I took the dogs for their walk, it was obvious that we were in for aContinue reading “Early Start”
Quiet Again!
The week-end wasn\’t too bad, there was some noise from one of the Fincas de Recreo at the back of us, but not bad enough to contact anyone. Marcela was working Saturday, so I went out in the morning and did some shopping in Niquía, it was nice to just wander around, I was stillContinue reading “Quiet Again!”
Work Rest and Play…Not Necessarily in That Order!
I started this morning with a trip to Copacabana to get the week-end food in, and the chaos continues as people ready themselves to start the Festival of Oranges this afternoon and all week-end. My earlier comments about a mass piss-up, seem to have been born out When the town hall believes it has toContinue reading “Work Rest and Play…Not Necessarily in That Order!”
Things Change…Not Always For The Better
We eventually got our Security System up and running yesterday, the lad said he was ill on Sunday, so we had to wait, at least now we can see what is happening outside again. I am going to his shop on Wednesday to see an \’improved\’ camera, whereby we can identify registration plates and facesContinue reading “Things Change…Not Always For The Better”
New Car!?
It won\’t be long before I have a new car!…and I don\’t mean that I am getting rid of the Montero. This morning, after doing my chores, I made my way over to Bello, I wanted to collect the receipt for the labour, when I called out the mechanic to replace my fuel pump. IContinue reading “New Car!?”
The Battle Begins!
It seems we have a long way to go before the Colombian culture is going to change wholesale. I stated in a recent post that Marcela had talked with the Administrator of the Finca alongside us, and he had said that in the New Year the Family intended to move in, so there would beContinue reading “The Battle Begins!”
Expensive…
It\’s been an interesting day to say the least! My hopes of a simple job on the Montero went out of the window, I left home at 7.30am for an 8am appointment to find Javier already at work, I think he had been panicking because he hadn\’t finished a job from yesterday, and was stillContinue reading “Expensive…”
It\’s Sad
This morning I went off to do my shopping as planned, firstly I went to Copacabana and did the food shop, I believe in giving my trade to local business, and when local shops have cheaper prices than the Super and Hypermarkets, I see no reason to go elsewhere, so a big call out toContinue reading “It\’s Sad”
On a Downer!
Yesterday morning, I spent finishing off the Finca name plate for our neighbour, It just needs another coat of varnish, and then I can can it over… Will she like it? I haven\’t a clue, if she doesn\’t, it will come in for firewood! Mid-day, we readied ourselves to go and watch Colombia play Brazil,Continue reading “On a Downer!”
An Englishman in Colombia 