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COLOMBIA — CHAU FOR NOW

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 22:32:26 GMT

juan_cardona
Tue, 09 Feb 2016 22:32:26 GMT

This trip to Colombia was amazing with all of you! Definitely one of the best vacations I have ever had. I met Chau and her travel partner, jon, in the airport. I didn't think I would ever see them again, so our conversation was brief. Surprisingly, we ran into each other at the hostel and immediately became friends and travel buddies for the entire week I was there. Our group quickly grew to include people from all over the world and of all backgrounds. When sharing stories, we would hear people saying how they were "models in LA", "robotics engineers from Switzerland", "dentist from NY", and so much more, but I was the "19 year old college freshman who decided to go to Colombia for spring break". Despite being the youngest no matter where I went, we all shared something in common: the desire to travel and go on an adventure. Chau beautifully describes our experience in Colombia through this blog. My family is originally from Colombia and I have heard the horrors of the civil wars and brutal killings of the past. But that is what they are: things of the past. When I met Chau and the rest of the group, I almost became their translator and go-to person when it came to what Colombia was like. I am so happy that everyone got to see past the stories and see the true beauty that is Colombia. From the beautiful sandy beaches of Parque Tyrona, the amazing time on the chiva (my parents and brothers included), my first legal beer (thanks Jon!), and everything else we did, it was an amazing time in a beautiful country with wonderful people. I encourage everyone who is looking for something to do to visit Colombia and follow these tips! Take advantage of the world we live in and get a taste of what there is to offer. Chau, thank you for an amazing spring break and making my trip just that much more amazing. You are definitely one of my inspirations when it comes to being a traveler. Good luck on your travels and I hope to see you again sooner than later (preferably in another country)! [Jon and Chau](jonandchau.jpg)

chaufornow
Fri, 15 Jul 2016 06:33:23 GMT

Juan! You are such a sweetheart! I loved meeting you and there was no way that we could have had such a good time without you. Love you so much and I expect you to come to NY or to meet up somewhere soon!! So proud of you and all your travels lil bro:)