The country which supplies 80% of the world’s cocaine gave us the best welcome to South America. Cartagena on the Caribbean coast is historic and beautiful (this sunset photo was taken there). Medellin the home of the late drug lord, Pablo Escobar, has a public transport system that puts Sydney’s to shame. Bogota, the very trendy and cool capital has bars, restaurants and cafes that match those in any major world city. However, our wonderful 11 day trip was destined to be amazing after first visiting our World Vision sponsor child. Carmelo – a smart, happy, energetic and all round kid – really lit us up, inside and out. He has so little, yet is so positive and full of love. He had been praying for our visit and thanked God for answering his prayers. This brilliant 9 year old wants to be a lawyer fighting for workers’ rights one day. Well, if our $43 a month helps him to achieve this in some small way, we’re all for it. Next stop: the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle where we’ll be learning to hunt and kill our meals. Think “remote” for 4 weeks. If you don’t hear from us for a while, you’ll know why.
