Cristina and Johan's homepage - Colombia adventures 95-96

From Mid-March 1995 I spent a year working for Ericsson in Bogota, Colombia. It is one of the most dangerous countries in the world to work in. Nevertheless, my experience in this beautiful country and interesting culture had a great impact on me. There is a mixture of both wonderful and outgoing people on one side and hatred and violance on the other.
During my stay I made frequent reports to my family and friends. These reports are gathered below. The picture is from San Agustin, a archeologic park and museum of the indians who lived there. It was a wonderful unforgettable four day trip. I am the one arriving late on the right....

The stories are rather long (very few pictures, sorry), but for someone with an interest in South American culture and the way of living in a latin country, it is a gold mine. Enjoy!

First weeks in Colombia. Finding my way around in a totally different world.
March 95

Trying to settle in. Going out. Find out about food and water problems.
April 95

The work. Celebrating easter with Swedish collegues. Problems at the bank. Hamburgers and eating disorder.
May 95

A bit about security. How to drive in Bogota. Whatch out for bad taxis.
June 95

Vacation in Colombia. Leticia on the amazon river and Capurgana on the atlantic coast
Aug 95

Culture in Colombia. San Agustin, golf and more.
Sep 95

An autum. Lots of doing. Concerts and brithday.
Nov 95

Back in Sweden....
March 96

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Colombia reports:

March 95
April 95
May 95
June 95
Aug 95
Sep 95
Nov 95
March 96

First posted 24 APR 1996. Last updated: 20 APR 1999 by Johan Stjernberg. Mail us at:
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