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COLOMBIA: TO GO OR NOT
When I mentioned we are leaving to go to Colombia in two weeks, nearly everyone replies, "Is it safe to go there?" The Lonely Planet starts its section on Colombia by saying, "Colombia’s back. After decades of civil conflict, Colombia is now safe to visit and travelers are discovering what they’ve been missing."
Pete Gomez wrote about his amazing adventure in Colombia, for the November 2010 NEXT magazine in the Travel section. He reports that "friendly and enthusiastic, Colombians are eager to point out that the dark days of 'la violencia' and warring drug barons are firmly in the past." I am thinking it's a go!
Adam Seper wrote for Bootsnall, "After learning more about Colombians and their culture, I think they are just embracing the chance to be happy. After living under so much violence, after their country was torn apart over the last several decades by drug cartels and paramilitary groups, they are rejoicing." His month long journey included many friendly people and no issues and he was warmly welcomed by all locals. I want to meet friendly locals!