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Finish the Sentence: Colombia

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For all its reputation as a crime and drug-addled war zone, Colombia turns out to be one of the best secrets in South America. The people are warm and hospitable, the beaches breathtaking, and can’t fault the prices either. Here are some of the people I met during my week long stay during the filming of Word Travels.



Dominique (CA)
I am inspired by: The people around me
I regret: Not reacting sooner on my instincts
Today I am grateful for: Where I live, what I'm doing, and my friends and family

Julian
I am inspired by: The people who are the reason for my work
I regret: Not being taller
Today I am grateful for: My health, my family, and work

Nicholas
I am inspired by: Music
I regret: Missing opportunities to travel
Today I am grateful for: Friends


Juan-Sebastian
I am inspired by: Women
I regret: Time
Today I am grateful for: Everything

Camila
I am inspired by: My boyfriend
I regret: A boy
Today I am grateful for: Life

Andres
I am inspired by: My work, which saves lives
I regret: Little things, but only for a little time
Today I am grateful for: My work, my life, my family, and my new girlfriend


Ignacio
I am inspired by: God my Lord, my family and my job
I regret: Watching too much television
Today I am grateful for: God, for giving me a life I like

Jessica (USA)
I am inspired by: A really genuine smile
I regret: Not appreciating time with my family more
Today I am grateful for: Getting here before the closed

Armando
I am inspired by: My country
I regret: Not realizing my full dreams
Today I am grateful for: You guys coming here to promote my country


Ricky
I am inspired by: My life
I regret: Not having done many things
Today I am grateful for: Being with you guys

Diego
I am inspired by: The possibility of discovering the unknown
I regret: Not having talked to a woman
Today I am grateful for: Health

Andres
I am inspired by: Equality
I regret: That at a particular moment in my life, I should have said something I didn't
Today I am grateful for: Life


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