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Sangre de Drago (Dragon's Blood) which we purchased at a local health/traditional supplement/herb store. Cost ~$2. Take 3 - 5 drops in some water once per day. This is purified sap from the tree - no additives. apparently it is also available in North America.

Dragon’s Blood in An Eco Park

Post author:heatherr1
Post published:November 25, 2020
Post category:Colombia
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Map of Colombia showing Medellín Where? High above the city of Medellín in Colombia sits a large Eco Park with dragon's blood. Forgotten Parque Arví is rediscovered. Once a forgotten…

The Amazon Then and Now

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Post published:July 8, 2020
Post category:Peru
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Then---1977 Iquitos It is sunstroke hot and dripping wet humid when we touch down in the jungle town of Iquitos, Peru. Iquitos is as far from the Atlantic coast, 3000…

Welcome to the Galapagos Islands. "not too close please"... "I SAID NOT TOO CLOSE!!!"

Eco Etiquette in the Galápagos

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Post published:May 13, 2020
Post category:Ecuador
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Our experience travelling in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. We see many unique species of birds, land and sea life. A lesson in eco etiquette.

Botero's 'Woman with Mirror'. "I fatten my characters to give them sensuality", he says.

Legendary Women of Colombia

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Post published:April 15, 2020
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Legendary Women of Colombia At least three monuments immortalize the prominent presence of legendary women in Colombia’s past. Two are erected in Santa Fe de Antioquia, near Medellin, a city…

Cuyes roasting over an open fire, Jack Frost...

How To Eat a Guinea Pig

Post author:heatherr1
Post published:February 19, 2020
Post category:Ecuador
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guinea pigs roasting on a spit

Panama Hat - originated in Ecuador as Montecristi hats, named after the town where the Toquilla plant is grown. The leaves are dried and the fibers separated and used to make hats. The Spanish recognized the quality and exported them via Panama to Europe. Since they came from "Panama" they got the name Panama hats. Also the workers digging the Panama Canal used these light and very durable hats to protect themselves from the sun.

How to Buy the Perfect Panama Hat

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Post published:March 20, 2019
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What do actresses Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow and celebrities like Miss Ecuador have in common? And when they were alive, President Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Humphrey Bogart and Gary Cooper…

Casanova and the Bridge of Sighs
Venice, Italy The Lover, the Bridge and the Doge The great lover, Giacomo Girolamo Casanova, once crossed the Bridge of Sighs on his way to prison in a dingy, dark, small cell. Known as the Leads, these dreaded cells were in the attic of the Doge’s Palace in Venice. Casanova was only 30 and had […]
Hoi An, Vietnam – Falling in Love
Falling in Love in the Rain The year is 2006. We are touring Vietnam from Hanoi in the north to Ho Chi Minh City in the south. On a rainy, misty night we arrive in Hoi An. Located on the South China Sea, the city lies in the middle of the country, about 30 km […]
Dragon’s Blood in An Eco Park
Where? High above the city of Medellín in Colombia sits a large Eco Park with dragon’s blood. Forgotten Parque Arví is rediscovered. Once a forgotten area for hundreds of years in the land above Medellín, it is now fully restored. Origin of name Arví is the name of the Indigenous people who once inhabited this […]
Santé at Millévin in Avignon
Côtes du Rhône wine: to your health A festival of wine, feasting and camaraderie awaited us in Avignon in Provence, France, two years ago. Santé! Millévin, an annual event held in mid-November, celebrates this area’s new and old Côtes du Rhône vintages along with gastronomic delights. Throughout ancient cobbled streets, one can hear the word […]
World War II and Man’s Inhumanity to Man
Hellfire Pass - all made by hand by the prisoners. Kanchanaburi, Thailand The post World War II and Man’s Inhumanity to Man appeared first on Vamos Travel Blog.
Awesome Tibet
We visited Tibet a number of years ago while we were in China. It has changed a lot since. China has firmly established its presence there to the sorrow of the resident Tibetans. The post Awesome Tibet appeared first on Vamos Travel Blog.
BULLFIGHTING: YES? NO?
Yes- Despite the opposition, part of me wants to experience this slice of Mexican culture originating from Spain. Yes! No- The smell of fresh blood mingled with red dust wafts up my nose. Wanting to ward off the unwelcome stench in the bullfighting ring, I close my eyes. Slow down my breathing. No! I do […]
Isle of Capri, Italy
Mysticism, Beauty, Romance Like an enchanting, exciting woman, the Isle of Capri off the coast of Naples, Italy, invites you to explore her mysticism, beauty and romantic spaces. Mysticism Odysseus (aka Ulysses in Latin) sailed past the island, narrowly escaping the fate of those who hear the voices of the Sirens. Beauty The writings and […]
Exotic, Exciting, Energetic Thailand
Starring Hua Hin Once called Siam, this exotic, exciting and energetic country called Thailand (since 1939) with a population of about 70 million, embraces and welcomes visitors. Surprise Discoveries From great food to awesome kick boxing and the modern monarchy to relaxing on the beach, Thailand offers surprise discoveries. Like the city of Hua Hin […]
L’Isle sur la Sorgue, France
An Island City in Provence L’Isle sur la Sorgue is exactly what the name suggests: an island in the middle of the Sorgue River. Venice of Provence It is also known as the Venice of Provence. Popular Destination There are many excellent reasons why this is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Provence. […]

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