Colombia: reasons for an expatriate to enjoy living in this South American country

1. I am forced to speak and learn Spanish every day.
2. Colombians are some of the most friendly people on the planet.
3. A full head of foils doesn’t cost $200… more like $30!
4. The same goes for a manicure and a pedicure, they don’t cost an arm and a leg!
5. I can buy a week’s worth of groceries for $10.
6. I discovered the most delicious drink, Cholao..appreciation post coming soon.
7. People look at me like I’m some sort of exotic being from the moon because I have blonde hair, back in Australia I’m run of the mill.
8. I can dance salsa any night of the week.
9. I can listen to salsa at the shopping centre, in a taxi, on the bus, walking down the street. Salsa music is everywhere.
10. The salsa capital of the world is in Cali, Colombia!
11. Here in Colombia there is a thing called Onces, a meal and a time of day to eat bread, hot chocolate and cheese. Bliss. Read All Fifty reasons…..