It's wonderful that you like Colombia and even better that you talk about it the way you do, that is definitely very inspiring, even and specially for me and all Colombian people out there.
Thanks
When I'm going to Mompós I’ll stay in “la casa amarilla” for sure.

hey Richard! my friend is about to be in Cartegena and is asking for a reco' on a hostel. Know any good ones?

Hey Rich,
I've read your article on doing the Inca Trail, and I found it very helpful, but was also wondering if you could give me some more in depth info. I'm going to be living in Machala, Ecuador, which is 2 hours from Peru, and at some point want to head down to Machu Piccu. Would you know how long it takes by bus to get down there from the border? How much would this adventure cost me (in USD if possible)? Do I need to have my own tents and sleeping bag? How do I get in touch with the company to make the arrangements and get the porters? Anything relevant like that would certainly help me a lot. Thanks.

Jon

Rich -

You ever thought about self publishing on: http://www.lulu.com/

Steve

Hey Richard, thanks for the comments. I'd really like to talk to you about Colombia and your meetings with the FARC. I'm writing a short fictional story that centers around twin brothres who are part of a Colombian paramilitary group and I'm trying to make it reasonably authentic (even though it's really a dark fantasy story). Not having been to Colombia, I'm having to rely on second-hand information, and I may have to change the setting altogether if I can't make it work, but any thoughts would help. Thanks!

Surprised to find you here Richard... good luck with the guesthouse!

give us the scoop! any stories about the colombian reaction to ecuador and venezuela?

Thanks for the comment. Hopefully someday I can make my way to your hostel.

Dude, send me you phone number or a way to get a hold of you in Bogota. We should def gets drinks..so fired up for this trip!

Ricardo, I am heading to San Andres Island. Have you ever been out there? Any thoughts? From what I know it is mostly just beaches and reggae music.

Richard,

So how did things go for you with the marathon? Were you able to make it? I saw the action on that Sunday. It looked like a lot of people participating. If you are around this week or weekend, we should meet up and grab a beer. I would be interested in hearing more about your travel experiences in Colombia.

Brian

Hello Ricardo, I would like very much to meet you one day. I have been working in Colombia for 10 years and have a lot to say about whats going on. Please visit my site. www.healingcolombia.org

Paloma

You're pretty outspoken with all this, Ricardo--and it seems that you're very informed on what's going on down there. Ever think about writing an article for our magazine on all this??

It would be unreasonable to think that Colombian President Alvaro Uribe is not completely involved in the recent scandal involving many of his political supporters and their ties to the paramiliataries.

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