I watched the World Cup Opening Ceremonies in Cali, considered the cultural capitol of, Colombia, cooling off at an outdoor bar by jumping in their pool with a Club Colombia beer. For 10,000 Cordobas we could place a bet on the Brasil x Croatia match score, sounds high baller right? Well, converting currency it is only $5 USD and 3 Aguila beers were included, so it was a fun way to enjoy the game. I wagered Brasil 4 – Croatia 1, Brasil ended up winning 3-1.

Making new friends and raising a toast!

In Salento, center of Colombia’s coffee region, nearly all business was put on hold, including the tour of a coffee plantation I was on, as they crowded around TVs to watch their team play their first match versus Greece. After the first half of play I ran to town square and joined the festival to watch the game. Celebration ensued for each of Colombia’s goals as they went on to win 3-0. http://youtu.be/SsDTt1JzPxM Business resumed, including my transportation to La Valle de Cocora, which continued my sight seeing.

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