Second Installment of Colombia Trip (Part Two) As I left the Immigration office and was welcomed by a number of people to Colombia, I looked for the promised buses. Perhaps due to the protest, or perhaps because they never were, the buses didn’t exist there. Ahead lay a fairly steep hill with a steady stream…
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First report of my Colombia Trip (Part One)
First report of my Colombia Trip (Part One) I will begin by explaining the state of the situation now. First, I have an unfortunate situation. Just as in my multi-town trip I made around Cuenca, I now have 100’s of interesting clips. I don’t have the skill or experience to quickly go through those to be…
Personal Safety (if you are alone)
Personal Safety (if you are alone) In the USA (or Canada/UK) we take certain things for granted, and as a result, we might get a bit careless. If anything bad happens, we can just call 911 (or 999, etc). Within minutes, help arrives. They pull up in a decked out ambulance with all you need…
Trip to Colombia
Trip to Colombia I would like to clear up a few things. I am not moving to Colombia. At least at this time. I have been planning to visit Colombia for several years. When I was making my decision as a place to live, Colombia was a hair breath from being the first choice. It…
What is Giron Like?
What is Giron Like? I was asked to tell about the town I live in. I hesitate to let the info out, as I don’t desire (for selfish reasons) to have newcomers flood the area. But after thinking about it overnight, I decided to open up. It’s about 20 miles south of Cuenca, and 1000…
Will I Move?
Will I Move? I am considering a move from Ecuador. I really like it here. The foremost word I can think of to describe my life here is “content”. So why would I consider a move? The government! You can’t escape an over intrusive government it seems. They passed a law that goes into effect…
To Trolls- With Love
To Trolls- With Love How hard is it to remain positive in a negative world? At what point did people lose their minds? I sat down with a cup of coffee and looked for something on you-tube to watch. I saw the White House channel was just starting the commencement speech with Trump speaking at…