Colombia has so many holidays that people sometimes forget the reason they don’t have to go to work. Because I’m distracted by the profusion of holidays here, I often forget to celebrate, let alone remember, holidays in the US.
Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that tends to slip under my radar, but it didn’t this year because one of my friends hosted a party. I really enjoyed cooking some traditional food and sharing it with people who were experiencing Thanksgiving for the first time.
In honor of the holiday, I decided to make a list of things I am thankful to have in Manizales:
– Friends: They’re awesome.
– Students: They keep my life interesting.
– Granadillas: My favorite tropical fruit.
– Arepas de choclo: The US equivalent would be a sweet cornbread in the shape of a pancake.
– Chuzos: My favorite late night grill in Cable.
– The view from my apartment: Love my volcano vista!
– Netflix: It works in Colombia and the Spanish shows are great language practice.
– Edilberto: The elderly neighborhood watchman always greets me by saying, “Mi preciosa, como amaneciste?” And then he kisses my cheek.
– Pop Shop: Last, but not least, I am thankful that a delicious ice cream shop opened up near my house in Cable. Lulu! Cocolimonada! Chocolate en chocolate! Yum!
About: Pop Shop
About: Chuzos
