It was an
October morning in 2012, when my boyfriend and I decided to start the tripe to
Santa Rosa de cabal, driving a motorcycle. We left at 7 am, he was so excited because
he was to meet his mother's family; Ride on a motorcycle for nearly 4 hours was
not fun, Our bodies hurt us, and we had to stop to relax. We arrived almost at
11 am and for me it was a different experience because it was the first time I
met my boyfriend's family and they were all very nice. I arrive too tired and I
slept all afternoon, and the surprise for me was the cold that was doing in my packet
not wearing proper clothing for cold, I thought that it was hot, and pass
several nights shivering.
That night
I met the town, we went to Central Park, as were at fairs, I saw many shops
selling traditional sweaters and scarves made by indigenous and artisans; I
could also see live actor and singer Joe Arroyo's novel, it was great to listen
and dance to their songs. The next day we visited the Pereira center and Zoo,
we saw a huge sculptures around the city park and the zoo saw the biggest snake
I've ever seen in my life, it was huge, this were a python. I have snake phobia
and every time I saw, I was shaking from fear. Elephants were very close to
people, because it was very hot, they showered with their long noses, and it
was best to listen to the roar of the lion because I love cats. Something very
curious about this zoo is the display of ligers, the liger is a cross between a
tiger and a lion human-made, the result is the bigger of all feline; in this
zoo were raised 2 of them, but unfortunately one of them died and the other had
to be euthanized because he killed a doctor when he examined, they are now
dissected so that people can see them, and really are majestic and
intimidating.
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| I forget to mention the Rhino |
After my visit to the zoo we went to more expected place, the hot
springs of Santa Rosa, everything was going good until on the way we saw how
people were running from resort using their swimsuits and their packets hanging,
we were walking towards the place and all the people returned. I had to ask
what was happening, when someone explained to me that a landslide had occurred
and that we should not go because it was dangerous. When we went to the
waterfall, we saw down trees falling, and the water looked dark, not knowing
what to do, I asked the local guide and answered us that everything would be
under control soon, not to worry, as the desire to be there were many, as we
decided to enter. The tickets cost about 60 thousand dollars and best of all;
we paid for the night time. There were hotel, restaurant and 3 heated pools,
backed by a waterfall, and this was beautiful and big attraction for everyone.
It was great to be there, but the water pressure affected me and I could not be
much time submerged in pools.
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| Beautiful place |
Then we went
to a fantastic place called Don Paschal, a luxurious and sophisticated bar,
where jazz, candles and cocktails create a charming atmosphere, when we saw to
entered the Colombian actor Fernando Solórzano, accompanied by 2 more people
went to tables near the fireplace and the people around him just were watching
him. Back in the park I ate Chorizo santarrosano, sausage popular throughout
the country for its taste, it was delicious. And spent three days full of
pleasant experiences I will never forget, I invite you to meet Santa Rosa de
Cabal, a small village very friendly people and fantastic places.
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| A delicious Mojito in Don Pascual |
