My journey in Santa Rosa

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. 

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.

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.

A delicious Mojito in Don Pascual