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Jumping from the Tree

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Richard

With temperatures routinely tipping the mercury to 35 degrees well into the evening in Mompos, it comes as no surprise that some take to jumping from the trees into the river to cool down. Were I not closer to 40 … Continue reading →

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The Frustration of a Colombia Moment

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Richard

I am thinking of slapping a copyright on and registering the phrase “Colombia Moment”. Over the years perhaps my recognition of Colombia Moments is waning as I become more acclimatized and jaded? I hope not, principally because I expect to … Continue reading →

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The Mompos to Bogota Oddyssey

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Richard

All too often I am found writing about Colombia’s poor infrastructure and with a particular reference to my travels in and around the region of Mompos, but, this last journey back to Bogota was nothing short of an Odyssey. This … Continue reading →

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The Arrival of the Obnoxious Mochileras

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Richard

Seated in the kiosko, deafened by the endless battle of two speakers blasting two different and equally grating strains of Vallenato music, I could see my manager Carmen gesticulating in exasperation to two recently arrived mochileras. From my vantage point … Continue reading →

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