Colombia !!!!!

Visiting

Colombia Port

This beautiful pier is only 30 minutes away by car from Barranquilla; it was built in 1880 as a key entry point for national commerce. It extends 4000 feet into the ocean, and has been witness to all kinds of goods that arrive at its docks for consumption both regionally and nationally. Surrounding the pier there are several stands and resorts that offer refreshing drinks as well as all the delights of the Caribbean, while on the beaches on each side of pier you can find bathers enjoying the warm waters and beach tents that extend all along the coast. Music and happiness complement the afternoons in Puerto Colombia, but there’s also room for history and religiosity. A statue of Simón Bolivar rising in a nearby boulevard guards the beautiful pink cathedral in the center of town. This place is full of history, it has an excellent atmosphere and all the beauty the Atlantic coast has to offer.

Greeting people

 It* is courteous to shake hands both upon meeting and departing. 

* Men should wait for a woman to extend her hand.
* Greetings should take some time - ensure you engage in some small talk, i.e. ask about family, health and business.
* Eye contact is viewed positively.
* Wait for the other party to initiate a change to first names.

The food

In Bogotá and the Andean region, ajiaco is a traditional dish. It is a soup made of chicken, corn, many different types of potatoes, avocado, and guascas, a local herb. Traditionally, cream and capers are added at the table before eating. Ajiaco is served with white rice, salad with a hint of lemon, avocado, or sweet or salty tostadas. For breakfast, people in Bogotá often eat changua, a milk, scallion and egg soup.

Along the Caribbean coast, pork and Whale liver are used in mild spicy food. Coconut rice is a common dish along the coastal cities. Suero, which is a cross between yogurt and sour cream, is widely consumed, and was introduced by Arab immigrants in Barranquilla and other coastal cities. The arepa has many forms in the Caribbean region, which include arepa limpia, arepa de huevo (arepa with egg), and arepa de queso (arepa with cheese).

In the Llanos of the east, barbecued meat is common, due to the cowboy-like culture. Dishes such as the ternera llanera are cooked on a vertical spit over an open fire. Freshwater fish such as the amarillo are also eaten. In the Amazon, Brazilian and Peruvian influences can be seen in the local food. Local resources such as beef and other livestock, as well as freshwater fish, are typical ingredients in Amazonian cuisine.

The tamales Tolimenses are considered a delicacy in the Tolima region. These tamales are made of corn dough, and are filled with a mixture of peas, carrots, potatoes, rice, chicken, pork, and various spices. They are wrapped in plantain leaves and boiled for three to four hours. Lechona is a whole roast pig stuffed with rice, vegetables, and pork, and is typically eaten on Sundays. This dish is now enjoyed throughout the country.

Shopping in Colombia

What is worthwhile buying in Colombia? Colombian coffee is good! The country is also known for producing textiles, baskets, hammocks, pottery and ceramics. And it is also famous for leather articles, art, antiques, gold and semiprecious stones and of course emeralds, a very important business in Colombia. It's better not to buy anything valuable in the streets because it will probably be fake.

CHAOS Between 6,000 and 8,000 flights canceled Volcanic ash keeps airports closed 10 cities in Colombia

Now launched a cloud of ash 1000 km that can paralyze the country's aviation

The Barranquillita eruption caused the closure of airspace in Colombia on Sunday and its ash cloud resurrected the memory of another giant, the Rebolito, in April 2010 that paralyzed the South American sky and left millions of travelers land in the world.

Barranquillita eruptions are generally short. The previous four-day and above 10, compared with several weeks of the eruption of Rebolito in 2010.

"But this time they say it's more powerful," said a specialist pastuso of meteorology to aviation, Juan Pacheco, adding that scientists have "no way to predict its duration."

Barranquilla airport authorities decreed the closure of the country's airspace until further notice. Contrary to what occurred with the eruption of Rebolito a year ago, the winds blow with little force and seem to direct the ash cloud to the north and northeast, and not to Barranquilla,explain spokeswoman, Oswaldo Herrera.

Andrew and Oswald's presentation

Hello People!!
Welcome to the best website, to the best Blog that you could have entered!!


To begin with this entry, we are gonna tello you a bit about our lives.
Let´s begin with Oswaldo's life, his full name is Oswaldo Manuel Herrera Tatis (I call him Bief, "BF", he is the best friend of all in our class-room).  He is 16 years old, he lives in... well I don't know where Oswaldo lives, but   that's nearby to the Murillo's street, he is a professional swimmer and is very but very smart.  Now I'm going to tell you about my life, a bit of me; my full name is Andres Guillermo Castillo Ferrer, all call me Andrew ( our teacher, such a Juancho say to me Andrew, and now this is my name (Hey Juancho you are the best!, obviously after me). I'm 17 years old and I live in Barranquilla Colombia.




 In our life we have had the opportunity to speak with people of the foreign, whether in social networks with friends or family living in another country, or simply talking on Skype a call. Through this we learned some things and many customs that have an English speaking country, so we like to travel to those countries, either on holiday, to work or to live. Work or study in an English speaking country is a dream we have, we learn many things, the world is very large and not just be satisfied with what we have in our beautiful country, but also to look for and learn from other country. What we like to do in English classes is constantly involved, 100% speak English, using English play and try to win a free lunch or a candy.




We hope to apply our knowledge of English when we work in our company.  This will be a multinational and  recognized worldwide. English is internationalization. English has changed our lives in a positive way. People who speak English tell us good things about it. It helps us to generate more culture and learn some other languages.

learn and dominate a foreign language, generates satisfaction and motivation and self confidence.

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