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    Photos from Colombia

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    pooped and done....can't blame it! Views[529] dressed up Lama and her baby Views[1006] Nice murals in Colombian streets. Views[674] Views[2095]
     
    The rock wall where the Virgin Mary appeared some few hundred years ago. Views[232] water/ bridge angel by the Sanctuary Views[238] culture floating away... Views[241] Views[198] Colombian sweet man Views[285]
     
    Views[229] Las Lajas Church Views[218] Las Lajas Views[207] crossing a bridge. Views[186] cool mural in the University of Pasto. Views[280]
     
    ...On these two days the city goes wild, with everybody painting or dusting one another with grease, chalk, talc, flour and any other available substance even vaguely black or white in tone. T;s a serious affair - wear the worst clothes you have and buy a antifaz, a sort of mask to protect the face, widely sold for this occasion. Asthmatics should not attend - you'll be coughing up talcum powder for day afterwards. (from the Lonely Planet) Views[192] Carnaval de Blancos y Negros Pasto's major event is held on January 5th and 6th (we missed it!). It's origins go back to the times of Spanish rule, when slaves were allowed to celebrate on January 5th and their masters showed approval by painting their faces black. On the following day, the slaves painted their faces white....(continue next picture) Views[244] Cool Hotel on Calle 18 in Pasto Views[192] Public phone on the Plaza de Nariño. Views[185] First climbs of Pasto Views[203]
     
    no words needed.. Views[187] did I mention mountains? Views[178] My view while peeing under a bridge. Views[1162] Lots of mountains on our way to Pasto Views[175] Early dinner - done! Views[323]
     
    BERLIN! Views[223] Good luck rainbow - near El Bordo Views[204] Colombians stopping us on the road to take pictures with us. Views[1155] Chicken Bus Views[201] The
     
    In a cafe on the road - holding up Leaving Popayan with this happy image. Views[451] Prewash - Negro the dog licking my salty legs... Views[2042] Como se Llama - here in Popayan Views[511] Cool kid at the show in Piendamo Views[439]
     
    this soldier even sings and has a great voice amongst all those pink balloons. Views[449] Dog show in Piendamo Views[539] Saying Dog show in Piendamo. Seems like the police and military is involved in show activities a lot here in Colombia Views[425] Views[377]
     
    Leaving Silvia Views[377] Fred at the finca makes honey. He fed us Mango and honey for breakfast Views[1163] downtown plaza - indigenous woman spinning yarn all the time. Views[525] Downtown Silvia. Indigenous people all over the place. Views[493] James, Margit, Antonio, Erik and Fred in front of the Finca in Silvia Views[514]
     
    coming out the door in let's hope the bikes don't fall off... Views[424] Taxi to Silvia from Piendamo. Views[521] brunch on the side of the road with Antonio and Erik on our way to Silvia Views[365] night street scene in Cali. Views[383]
     
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