Comments on: Colombia bleg and misc

By: Pia

Pia — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:46:47 +0000

Hi Kathleen, it was a very nice surprise to see this post today. I am Colombian and I worked for 6 years in the textile branch when I was living there. However, most of my contacts are in the retail business not in manufacturing, and in Bogota not Medellin. Anyway i will ask around to check if it is possible to put you in contact with somebody interesting.

By: Giselle

Giselle — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:56:40 +0000

So funny–the link you have for the school has my cousin modeling. That collection was shown at Colombiamoda (She’s on the far right). She goes to Bolivariana, and I see someone else has already recommended it for you to visit. My aunt is Secretary General there (but began in Design), so let me know if you’d like to get in touch with her.

Medellin has had a transformation over the past 10 years–it’s really quite beautiful, and much safer than most large cities of its size. The Botero museum is great.

I’m not sure of touristy things to do (I mostly just hang out with family when I visit) but some of my favorite foods to try are Arepas (basically a thick hominy tortilla, very typical) and Granadilla (a cousin of a pomegranate. Looks like an orange with a stem on the outside, frog eyes on the inside. Super yummy!)

By: sarah cohen

sarah cohen — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:20:59 +0000

I live in bogota but Im going to colombiamoda too. I would love to meet you. lets keep in touch.

The name of the bigest schools of fashion are Universidad Bolivariana and La Colegiatura.

By: Teresia

Teresia — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:04:22 +0000

I too, have been thinking about what my son (he’s 12) can do in the future. He has planned to have his own donut/pastry shop since 2nd grade. Cooking lessons this summer have been going well. My 7 year old son is all about sewing and fashion. My girls well, they are too young to think about that yet.

I love your blog. Have a wonderful trip to Columbia!

By: Laritza

Laritza — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:16:48 +0000

I am from Colombia but from Bogota. Medellin is a beautiful city. I am sure you will love it and eat lots of beans and arepas. I am sure you will have internet connection at the hotel. Colombiamoda is a big show in Latin America. Have fun! Take a look at the Botero art and if you get a chance go to the “Parque del Cafe” Let us know how it goes and feel free to contact me if you have questions.