I'm in Bogota, Colombia with my good friend Jeff Boyd. It's 10:30 PM on Wednesday, February 15th and I've just had one of the most enjoyable days I can remember. Yes...that's right...in Bogota! This is one of the more friendly and charming places I've been and, to date, I've been to twenty two countries. So, why does Colombia get a bad wrap? Is it the drug wars? Maybe it's the kidknappings. Just maybe, it's none of the above.
I've become aware as I've traveled that people in the US don't have a very accurate picture of the world. We see only what the television networks want to show us and then we file away these skewed perspectives as fact and become phobic of any travel to destinations that have ever had a war, drug problems or a coup. Now, all of these things certainly merit our concern and even merit a change of plans if we have booked a trip to a region that is presently dealing with such crises. But, within a month of even the most frightening circumstances, life usually returns to a less dangerous norm.
So, Colombia is oneof those places that has had some major disturbances in the past but is now (and has been for some time) an exceptional tourist destination. I can now personally attest to the regions friendly people, wonderful cappucinos, varied topography and truly unique places of interest. By the end of my week in Colombia, there will have been no more kidknappings or murders than will be reported in the United States.
God created a majestic and wonderous world for each of his children to enjoy. When you have opportunities to travel - either on vacation or mission trip or for business - we should jump in with both feet. Find God in the adventures of your life. Life it to the fullest for God. Carpe Deum! (Sieze God!)
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