Beginnings
Colombian Andes My father and I began going to Colombia a year and a half ago. Since then, I have been to Colombia three times; each time for about ten days. I try to go to Colombia about twice a year. I am currently learning Spanish, but on my first trip to Colombia I only knew a few words of Spanish (hello, thank you, goodbye). When my father and I go to Colombia, we go with Henry, a travel guide who is Colombian and also speaks english. It is important to mention I go with him because Henry has made my experience going to to Colombia possible. As a group, we spent most of our time in Santa Rosa de Cabal; this is where Henry's mom, Mama Londano, lives. Near Santa Rosa, we sleep at a small, hostel-like inn that is maintained by my good friend German (pronounced 'Her-mahn'). German lives with his wife Lina and daughter Angie. They have three dogs; two of them are German Shepherds; as well as a macaw, a parakeet, ducks, chickens, and various plants. The neighb