INTERNS of AIESEC Uninorte

Hey AIESEC,

I can't believe that it has already been almost a year since I arrived in Barranquilla and started my Colombian adventure. As most of you know, my traineeship ended on Friday with the last day of the semester, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Thank you so much to each and everyone of you for the memories of a lifetime, from our first weekend excursion to Tayrona last summer (what?! we get to go camping in HAMMOCKS?!) to the Carnaval Trainee Weekend, from Zonalito to my despedida, I'm so lucky to have been a trainee at the best LC in Colombia & SSGN.

My goodbye party was more than I could have asked for, and it meant to much to me that all of you came to celebrate with me. For the card that you wrote, let's just say that I started to cry when I finally read it on the plane ride down to Bogota.

You all mean so much to me, have laughed with me, have been there for me when I was far away from my home and my friends. I sincerely hope that you will keep in touch and that our paths will cross again someday, whether in Colombia or some other exciting destination around the world.

Good luck to each and everyone of you, in everything that you do. You all have so much passion and potential...keep pushing your limits and never accept anything less than extraordinary out of life.

Love you all,

Sarita
@Madison, USA/UNINORTE trainee 2006-07/OCP Barranquilla Carnaval Trainee Weekend

Volcán Sajama - Oruro

Teléferico - Cochabamba

Detail of the mormon temple - Cochabamba

Here you can see the highest peak in Cochabamba, called Tunari. The actual mountain is a national park where visitors can climb and see llamas and vicunas along with indigenous mountain herders living their daily lives.(Cochabamba)

View of Cochabamba from the Statue of Christ overlooking the valley. Cochabamba is known to have a pefect climate, with average summer temperatures of 80 degrees and winter temperatures of 60 degrees. Located in the heart of Bolivia and South America, its a perfect medium between the cold desolate Altiplano (La Paz) and the humid, tropical plains of Santa Cruz. The city is nicknamed 'El Ciudad Jardin' or in English, the garden city. The city is surrounded by gentle sloping mountains on all sides. Many foreigners retire here due to its climate and relaxed ambiance.

Vista de Cochabamba de la estatua de Cristo. Cochabamba se conoce para tener la clima pefecta, con las temperaturas medias del verano de 80 grados y temperaturas del invierno de 60 grados. Localizado en el corazón de Bolivia y de América del sur, es un medio perfecto entre el Altiplano solitario y frío (la Paz) y las áreas húmedas, tropicales de Santa Cruz. El apodo de la ciudad es ' EL Ciudad Jardin '. La ciudad es rodeada por las montañas que se inclinan apacibles en todos los lados. Muchos extranjeros retiran aquí debido a su clima y ambiance relajado.

Vista Parcial - Cochabamba

Salar de Uyuni - Potosí

Iglesia de San Francisco - Sucre(Capital de Bolivia)

The Cochabamba Stadium is a popular venue for mostly soccer games and concerts.

Sur de Cochabamba

Suticollo, Cochabamba. The name Cochabamba comes from the ancient Incan language "Kocha Pampa" meaning Lake Valley.

View looking towards Northern Cochabamba. The buildings in the distance are on Avenida America. These buildings are mostly condominiums.

Cochabamba's grandest residence - the Palacio Portales.

Paseo del Prado - Cochabamba

Potosí

Salar de Uyuni - Potosí

Laguna Colorada

Here you see the cobblestone street taking you to the mormon temple in Northern Cochabamba.

The Parque Mariscal Santa Cruz is a must if you have kids. There's an aquarium, pool, sports fields, picnic area, dirt bike racing, slides, etc. The entrance fee is cheap. This park is located in the "La Chimba" neighborhood not far from the airport.(Cochabamba)

Parque Manuel Kempft - Santa Cruz

Casa de la Moneda - Potosí

La Paz

Corani - Cochabamba

Cristo de la Concordia - Cochabamba

Paseo del Prado- Cochabamba

Illimani - La Paz

La Casa de la Libertad - Sucre

Claustro de la Casa de la Libertad

Chiquitos - Santa Cruz

View towards the mormon temple in Northern Cochabamba (the bright white building). This photo was taken from the Queru Queru neighborhood off of Avenida America. Plaza Colón Cochabamba

The beautiful Plaza Colon near downtown Cochabamba. It's located at the end of El Prado (A popular area). Don't forget to visit the Dumbo restaurant! They have the best ice cream!!!