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Monthly Archives: October 2013

Colombia / Guajiro / Indians / Indigenous / Life

Hiking in La Guajira

Posted on October 18, 2013 by gringoinparadise3 • 4 Comments

I took a hike into Los Banderos mountains with two of my girlfriend’s cousins tagging along.  It was hot as could be, but I always take lots of water when I hike, as well as my trusty machete.  We hiked up to two high-voltage power line towers, sat for a half an hour taking in … Continue reading →

Colombia / Crime / Venezuela

Rolling Bombs

Posted on October 11, 2013 by gringoinparadise3 • Leave a comment

The subject of tonight’s exposé is “rolling bombs.” No I didn’t say, “rolling bombers” we aren’t talking about a big joint filled with primo marijuana.  We are talking about the Colombians who traffic gasoline illegally across the Venezuelan border to sell in Colombia. Gasoline in Venezuela is cheap.  And when I say cheap, I mean … Continue reading →

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Paperwork Vacation

Posted on October 8, 2013 by gringoinparadise3 • Leave a comment

I just got back from a trip to Colombia’s capital city Bogota.  I had to get an affidavit notarized at the embassy saying that I’m not married, so that I can get married here.  Then of course I had to get it translated officially to Spanish and this week I will go to a Notary … Continue reading →

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