This is where I woke up this morning. (I was standing with my feet in the sea when I took this picture).
Thursday, February 07, 2008
19 january 2008, San Bernardo Beach
This is where I woke up this morning. (I was standing with my feet in the sea when I took this picture).
18-01-08 Monteria
No this is NOT a marihuana plantation. This farmer walks through his yucca (cassava) plantation. Yucca is one of the staple foods of Colombia.
16 january 2008, Medellin
Santo Domingo Savio used to be one of the most dangerous neighborhoods of Medellin not more than 5 years ago. The local authorities have invested heavily in infra-structural improvements and housing projects. The change is impressive. The weather is still great, as always in Medellin.
Sunday, February 03, 2008
31-01-2007 Medellin, Colombia
At midnight the Muñeco is set to fire (with the help of a lot of petrol). Finally the fireworks in the doll make for a spectacular 'grand finale'.
30-12-2007 Medellin, Colombia
In Colombia the old year is finished with the burning of a Muñeco de Año Viejo (An old year's doll). It's supposed to represent some one disliked in the past year. This year Piedad Cordoba was a popular Muñeco. She's a Colombian Politician that has become good friends with Hugo Chavez of Venezuela over the pat months.
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