COLOMBIA

In celebrating my 5th wedding anniversary with my Wife Leidys, we planned a trip to her home in Northern Colombia to visit with family, friends, and visit a few points of interest.

My arrival - on our 5th Wedding Anniversary (with Wife and In-laws awaiting my arrival)



In Soledad - the municipality adjacent to Barranquilla, an elaborate Christmas scene was set up where families went to take photographs - we went for our photo and to enjoy being outside without the oppressive 100 degree heat slowing us down.



Outside of the family house that were were loaned was this group of kids off for 'Summer Vacation'. Amazingly, the chair didn't break under the load of these triplets, and their friends. The family sold 'Chusos' or Hot Dogs on a stick to passersby. There was always clientele walking by with money in their pockets.

Family

Most of the 14 days I spent in Colombia were with my wife and in-laws.

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I have the coolest Father-in-law


In-laws goofing off for Facebook

Santa Marta del Rodadero

For a meager $5.75 per ticket each way from the Terminal de Buses in Barranquilla, Leidys and I took the Transporte to Santa Marta del Rodadero - a beachcombers paradise filled with great restaurants and eateries up and down the bay. Arriving on the Saturday following New Years Day meant that people would be out enjoying the sun and the surf.

We braved the high temperatures (hoving around 90 deg. plus humidity) and the blistering sun for just a few hours before grabbing the comida tipica - Fried Fish, rice, Patacon, and a beverage.





Leidys had a Tropical Smoothie - extra large Smoothies cost the equivalent of $1 and included a variety of tropical flavors available locally.


Sand Sculpture

Souvenir shopping

Finding Jeep-themed folkoric artistry is easy. I bought this hand-made Jeep Willys Coffee truck for about $29.


Leidys tried on this neat Carnaval mask.LOL



Catedral Metropolitana

This is where I met Leidys 6 1/2 yrs ago on the steps of this Cathedral (before the white fencing went up).


A game of TEJO at Las Vegas Entertainment

This regional favorite is a game played where rocks are tossed atop clay triangles loaded with gun powder. Jesus and I dueled, but I later won the game.



Dinner at Las Vegas Entertainment was reasonable. Dinner for 6 cost $40!
Here, Jesus displays his ribs and potatoes that he devoured.

Going Away Fiesta/Carnaval

On the last day (or, night), the neighbors pulled together and threw me a going away party. I've never had a surprise party of any kind, and this was all from their hearts. I felt honored.




Thanks to Carmen for hosting!


SURPRISE!




Javier and his DJ Crew provided live mixing


The In-laws attended


The neighborhood made it all happen!

Caribbean-influenced music

Quote: Originally posted by thebajarunner

Even my lovely esposa agrees that the women of Colombia are the most gorgeous women on earth... this from a Jalisco lovely little gal...

venezuela has the titles to prove their women superior to colombia
i prefer the swedes
just saying....

Quote: Originally posted by thebajarunner

Even my lovely esposa agrees that the women of Colombia are the most gorgeous women on earth... this from a Jalisco lovely little gal...

Mtn Goat sticks his hoof in his mouth - yet, again!

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666

Quote: Originally posted by thebajarunner   Even my lovely esposa agrees that the women of Colombia are the most gorgeous women on earth... this from a Jalisco lovely little gal... venezuela has the titles to prove their women superior to colombia

2015 Miss Universe - Colombiana from Barranquilla.
Just sayin...

Quote: Originally posted by Ken Cooke

Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666   Quote: Originally posted by thebajarunner   Even my lovely esposa agrees that the women of Colombia are the most gorgeous women on earth... this from a Jalisco lovely little gal... venezuela has the titles to prove their women superior to colombia 2015 Miss Universe - Colombiana from Barranquilla. Just sayin...

YIKES she is gorgeous!!!! and smart and..........WOW!!!!



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