Spanish is the official language in Colombia. In Barranquilla, not much English is spoken.
Here, the Colombian peso is the monetary unit. $3,000 COP is roughly equivalent to $1 USD. Therefore, if someone is earning over $300 each month, he or she is a millionaire in Colombian pesos!
A bottle of water costs about $1,500 COP or $0.47 USD.
The best meal I had this week was a bowl of sancocho that my host aunt made. Antia is usually cooking something delicious in the kitchen, and she has been teaching me how to cook over the past few months. The best meal I have each week is usually whatever Anita made. She is a great cook!
