Colombia So Far: Photo Blog

Colombia has been amazing so far. I forgot what a beautiful country it is, and everyone has made us feel so welcome.

Jack has been awesome – I think this kid was meant to travel. We’ve been all over the map since we got here, pushing his bed-time and his meal time, but he’s been sleeping, napping and eating like a champ.

After arriving late Thursday night, we spent the first couple days in Medellin. The temperature is always between 25-30 degrees so I try to spend as much time outside as possible (I’m sorry to my fellow Canadians who are currently experiencing -30 degree weather).

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Morning walk with my boys in Medellin to pick up some breakfast.

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Saturday morning swimming lessons with the dads & babes.

 On Saturday afternoon we decided to head to Copacobana where our friends have a vacation house. It’s 30 minutes from Medellin and was a beautiful spot for a weekend getaway.

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Salmon cooked to perfection on a traditional charcoal BBQ.

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It’s always nice to have a fresh salad when you’re travelling:
spinach, tomatoes, olives, avocado & feta cheese.

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A beautiful view to wake up to on Sunday morning.
(Jack doesn’t look impressed, but he loved it)

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Traditional Colombian breakfast has become one of my faves – eggs, an arepa (corn tortilla), quesito (soft cheese) and hogao (tomato salsa with onions and olive oil). They usually have a late breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack and than an early dinner.

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 Jack and Alysia learning to crawl together!

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 Sun setting in the mountains.

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Giant fruit! Not edible, but when hollowed out they’re used as bowls.

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Papaya and orange trees were all over the property. The smell of orange blossoms and fresh-squeezed OJ every morning was truly amazing.

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That’s it so far! We’re spending a couple more days in the city, and than heading to another finca (vacation house) this weekend. Stay tuned for more pics!

About Lauren

Welcome! I’m Lauren Follett. A couple years ago, while working in the corporate world of downtown Toronto, I decided to pursue my passion for healthy living and enrolled in the Distance Education program with The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. I studied on my lunch breaks, after work, on the weekends, and while travelling through South America. The world of health & nutrition can be confusing. There are a lot of mixed messages out there when it comes to health: low fat, low calories, sugar-free, low-carb, gluten-free…leaving you confused, frustrated, and wondering where to start. That’s where I come in. As a Registered Nutritionist, my goal is to help you accomplish your health & wellness goals. I don’t believe in diets or quick fixes. I believe in living a healthy lifestyle, which requires you to get educated, and learn how to make healthy choices. I’m dedicated to working closely with my clients to teach & motivate them to make healthy choices, discuss healthy living strategies and create customized nutrition programs that fit with their life.

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