I've been in Colombia almost 3 months and I am in love with my new country. I can´t even begin to describe all the new experiences I have had. The thing I love about Colombia most is the people. This country has put out the beinvenidos sign for me in a big way. Even without speaking the language, I feel welcomed and cared for. The women are drop dead movie star gorgeous here and the guys aren't bad looking either. Everyone smiles real geniune friendly smiles. Everyone-even the young women working the fast food at the mall, smile, and are genuinely happy to help. People enjoy their lives-rich and poor. My husband Jorge met people who live in Level 1, which is the poorest level in Colombia. 1 guy looked out on the view of Cali and the expensive high rises a few feet away and said, "I have everything. Look at this view. That guy in the high rise is worried about paying his bills, and he payed thousands of dollars to end up with a view of me." That is the attitude here. People work to live-not live to work. Since I've been here, We've had a least four 4 day holidays. That's right on a holiday-everyone celebrates Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. For my American mentality it's still a little inconvienent since everything closes, but I'm learning how to fiesta with the best of them.
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