There are many times when we travel that
we encounter the uncomfortable. It can be a part of history that may have
affected our own lives, like the concentration camps In Germany or Poland. Or
it can be an entire county like Vietnam, where we may have lost loved ones, or
just know from living through the time. But one thing I hardly expected to encounter
was a strong and even emotional reaction to my trip to Central America, over
historic events I was hardly aware of. This is part of why we travel; to learn.
Colorful Colombian Street Art
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| Street art in Bogota |
I was expecting to see the Coffee Triangle when I
went to Colombia with Overseas Adventure Travel on their trip Colombia: Coffee Triangle and Colonial
Jewels. And I knew I was in for a few days at the Caribbean in Cartegena. But never did I expect
to see the vibrant colors of this country expressed as street art in the most delightful
ways. The presence of this art form speaks to their history, culture, and dark and
violent past, as well as current years of renewal.
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