Arrived late on Jan 14 in Pereira to the welcoming open arms of Gloria. Weather is great here, averaging 75 to 80 in days and mid to low 60s at night. The town is about 750,000, so quite a lot to offer. Got settled quick with new phone SIM card (320-623-0421) and am very impressed by the friendliness and politeness of all here. You have the small local stores you expect but also large retail and many malls. Everything is very reasonable. Taxis are 2 to 3 dollars. We went out for breakfast a couple days ago and the total for both was about 4 dollars. I was due for a physical, doctor $26 (includes his cell #, please call anytime), lab $50, electrocardiogram $18. Very happy with results, after losing 40+ pounds this last year my numbers are better than ever. I just asked about cable, just to be curious, it is $30/month including phone and internet and a lot of tv channels, including USA normals. House taxes about $100/year.
Went up into the mountains last weekend to a national park area. Walked the trails in the jungle (they say forest here) and looked for monkeys, only heard them. Lots of birds and beautiful scenery. The ride from town was in a Chiva, a bus with bench seats all across and open on the right side for access. Ours was not too full, but we met some with people in and on top, crammed full.
Pereira is in a valley surrounded by the mountains, not near any beaches, which explains the near perfect climate. Also being very close to the equator, there is almost 12 hours of daylight all year long!
Having computer issues again so no photos at this time, hopefully soon!
Computer works!
Went up into the mountains last weekend to a national park area. Walked the trails in the jungle (they say forest here) and looked for monkeys, only heard them. Lots of birds and beautiful scenery. The ride from town was in a Chiva, a bus with bench seats all across and open on the right side for access. Ours was not too full, but we met some with people in and on top, crammed full.
Pereira is in a valley surrounded by the mountains, not near any beaches, which explains the near perfect climate. Also being very close to the equator, there is almost 12 hours of daylight all year long!
Having computer issues again so no photos at this time, hopefully soon!
Computer works!
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