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Richard wrote a new post, Who are Colombia's Gente de Bien? 5 days, 17 hours ago

Who are Colombia’s Gente de Bien?

Hardworking, honourable, respectful, faithful, exemplary citizens. The right surname, the right school, the right country club, entitled citizens.

Like most peo […]
Richard wrote a new post, The Fallen Roof (50 words) 2 weeks, 3 days ago

“Papi, did you hear anything?” He asked his father calling along the corridor. “Nothing,” came the reply, even as the dust from fallen masonry and bamboo suggested otherwise. He seemed irritated, as if his […]
Richard wrote a new post, 50 words on Colombia's Postal service 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Could you come and pick up your post? she asked. The sun’s too strong and I’m looking after myself, you know. Look for the street just off the Calle Átras with a pharmacy on each corner. I know she earns […]
Richard wrote a new post, 50 Words on the Puente el Roncador 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Heralded as the bridge of “reconciliation,” Momposinos believe that road connectivity brings wealth. Instead, cacophonous motorcycles transport day-tripping couples from Magangue here to pass the time posing […]