Fiesta de Reyes (Festival of the Three Kings / Epiphany) is a national holiday in Colombia. Always in early January and always a big deal with parades and celebrations everywhere. Since Christmas festivities start in early December, that means a full month of continuous special events and family gatherings!

My recent experience with Colombian police in Popayán left me quite impressed. They’re helpful and polite, and yet still always alert and protective. I’m always happy to see them around. And it seems like the Colombians really like them too.

Be sure to include Cali Colombia in your list of cities to visit when you’re in Colombia. My personal experience is that it’s safe, beautiful and fun. Especially at Christmas time when it’s all dressed up in lights. A delightful mix of old and new. And economical too.

What can you do with that old used baby buggy in your garage? Give it away to friends or relatives? Take it to the land fill? Or just perhaps… maybe you’ve got a hankering for a portable barbque? Take a look at what’s done in Cali, Colombia by the local street vendors.