Driving on X-mas
Wouldn´t you think it would be kind of a bummer driving all day on Christmas? Maybe, but definitely not when you happen to be driving one of the most beautiful roads in the Western Hemisphere.
The Panamerican Highway through Colombia is one of the most infamous highways in the world. The scenery is stunning.
The high altitude towns and villages are like none other we had ever seen.
What hit home the most were the Desplacados. These are mostly farmers that have had to flea their homes because of too much violence and the pressure from the Gorillas (one of the minority opposition groups here in Colombia). Kids in the farming communities are forced to join the Gorilla movement at age 12.
The road to Medallin is lined with people that have made small plastic and stick houses, and are waiting for someone to help.
The entire community here in Colombia helps to support these people, until an answer can be reached.
This family has been living in this small two room house on the side of the road for 7 years.
All three of them share this small bed.
