I stood in line at a small market near my apartment in Bogotá, waiting patiently to pay for my food. I looked into my basket and gazed at the dull tomatoes lacking the sheen tomatoes have in the United States. Fruits that I only learned existed after moving to Colombia filled my basket, as did milk from a bag and room-temperature eggs. Six months ago, I was waiting in a very … [Read more...]
5 Adjustments I Had to Make Living in Bogotá, Colombia
This post was originally written for Uncover Colombia. "You live in Colombia now," I often have to remind myself. I repeat this obvious tidbit of information the most when I find myself in a situation that I would not likely be faced with if I were still living in the United States. Moving to another country requires making adjustments. Some are huge, like communicating in a … [Read more...]