Hi Everyone,
I'm Jennifer. I'm from the U.S., and have been living in what (I believe) is called La Sabana (area outside Bogota including Chia, Cajica, & Zipaquira) for a couple of months now.
I am actually 1/2 Colombian, and 1/2 Ecuadorian (both parents and pretty much their entire families emigrated to the U.S. in the 60s, so I was born in, and grew up American) so I was considering both, but Colombia got the upper hand on me.
I originally was looking at Medellin, since it seemed more affordable than Bogota, and seemed to have a bigger expat population, but I was bewitched by Bogota, and compromised by choosing an area in the suburbs. Now I see all you peeps in Medellin and am wishing I had picked there instead! Well, my lease is until next year, so I guess I will just have to relax till then...Or just take some short trips! I spent time in Medellin, Bogota, and San Andres earlier in the year, but still want to see Barranquilla, Cartagena, Cali & Santa Marta, at least.
What else.. Oh, I'm a vegetarian of 15 years.. I always said when I came to Colombia I was going to break down and chow down on a Bandeja Paisa, but I just couldn't do it! It's not so bad though, I manage.
I'm interested in holistic medicine, travelling, good food. Planning on getting a Permanent Visa soon, so that should be fun, lol. Oh! I actually rented a room to International Business students from Europe for awhile, and love meeting people from different countries & cultures, brushing up on my French & hope to learn Portuguese soon.
Well, if there are any expats that somehow also found their way out to this area, I would love to hear from you!