Radisson Royal Cali Hotel

... was that at 4:30 all the cafes in the bus station where open!!!! I could kill a few hours with coffee and breakfast (fortionataly enough there was a cash point machine as well as I only had 2,000 pesos - enough for 1 coffee.... I managed to get out 300,000! The most I have ever got out of a cash machine!

... is a large type with the most brilliant, blue wings. Several wader type birds, one a bit like a Curlew and another that looked distinctly like a Kingfisher, except bigger. A small bird with a tomato red breast and rump has been flying in and out of our view for the past week, I really must get a book or something to try and identify them all.<br><br>The riding has been a distinctly up and down affair since I last wrote. From Espinal ...

... Fortunately, two volunteers directly from England work with Siloe and have given these talented and very young musicians a chance to learn the language. They will soon go forth and play with a symphonic band in Colorado, USA. Imagine the possibilities. It opened up a whole new level of understanding of what I love and do best: help people and music. How can I bridge music and international affairs? How can I make a ...

... I am in desperate need of a haircut so off I go to find a barberia. I find one close by and walk in. The haze in the room was horrific and the smell was so severe my nose hair singed instantly. There is absolutely no ventilation in this room.Woman were having their nails painted, hair dyed and men were having their hair cut all in a 20´ x 10´ room. I took my position on the bench.. customers sliding down to the end as the ...

... time and the grandma probably would have rocked the dance floor like no other but it's just one of those things you look back on and say, dang, too bad. A song that is 100% Cali. Think party. Think dancing Think warm weather. Think Colombia. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D22MZxGv H8Q Next I look forward to a day trip to San Cipriano, an isolated little community east of Cali near the infamously poor and lawless port city of Buenaventura. Read next entry to find out more...

... wind the bull up by sticking small lances behind its head (I suppose to tire and anger the bull), main matador springs into action and does a 10 minute show with his cape and the bull (pretty gracefull...I have to admit..of course the obligitory 'Ole' is shouted every time he jigs the bull). The final act is when the matador raises his sword, points it at the charging bull and if any good he'll kill the bull straight out. What the first matador did badly was have 4 attempts at ...

... cafe on almost every corner. It's cheap to use but very weird. Their keyboard is different too. Some keys are changed to accomodate the ñ and a couple of other ones. But other than the few pinky finger changes most of it is the same. You will notice that their internet connection is slower of course. Broadband [banda hancha] is still new for them. Now if you want to make international calls, it seems to be cheaper at ...

... run into English Dan and German Adam who were also staying with some Colombians. We all met up on Saturday morning to go to Viviana´s farm. I must admit I was not that excited about going to a random farm.... but when we arrived I was blown away. Vivianna´s farm was really a gigantic country house. The house was huge! It sat on 4 acres of ...

so this is the pinnacle of my trip!!! arrived in cali and it feels like this is where my holiday truely starts!!! checked myself into a hostel (dormitory! first time on this trip!) and asked about salsa classes. a guy called carlos was recommended for private classes, which is exactly what i wanted. now i have carlos and his dance partner (they are both part of a dance group in cali that teaches and does performances) come to the hostel ...