Columbia to Colombia

Field Trip to the Cathedral

March 22, 2019March 25, 2019
by Michael Bjorn Huseby

Fridays are Spanish class field trips. Today we went to the main cathedral in Manizales and took a tour amidst a deluge/thunderstorm combo. One of my professors (Diana) had prepared a whole exercise for me to complete whereby I was supposed to pay strict attention to the tour and answer various questions regarding the cathedral. However, 15 minutes into the tour, we watched a video which explained the cathedral’s history. The video had English subtitles. Whoops! Poor Diana.

Experiences

Back to School

March 21, 2019March 25, 2019
by Michael Bjorn Huseby

Well I managed to stay out of a university for a little less than three years before reverting back to default. Turns out I like academics. I am now officially enrolled at la Unversidad Catolica de Manizales (UCM).

Experiences

Chipre

March 18, 2019March 25, 2019
by Michael Bjorn Huseby

Went to a really cool part of Manizales called Chipre today by buseta (small bus) and saw a beautiful sunset with an alarmingly orange orb in the sky. I’ve never seen anything like it (the pictures don’t do it justice).

Experiences

El Grado

March 16, 2019November 10, 2019
by Michael Bjorn Huseby

I arrived at Caldas University in Manizales, Colombia, at 3:45pm, walking back and forth in nervous little circles in front of the entrance. I had been invited to attend a graduation ceremony on my third day in Colombia.

Experiences

Day 1

March 14, 2019March 25, 2019
by Michael Bjorn Huseby

After getting what I considered to be roughly one hour of sleep on my multi-leg red eye (the Fitbit declined to give me any credit), I landed in Manizales, Colombia this morning. After taxiing from the lone runway, I disembarked and made my way across the tarmac to the terminal, continuously rotating on my vertical axis to make sure I could soak in the scenery immediately–enough green to give Seattle a run for its money.

Experiences

The One-Way Flight

March 11, 2019March 25, 2019
by Michael Bjorn Huseby

Tomorrow I am going to be dropped off at LAX with two backpacks, one large and one small (I intend to look like a turtle made of luggage). It will be the second time that I’ve taken a one-way flight leaving Los Angeles. The first time was in 2013 on my way to Columbia. This time it’s to Colombia. What a difference that single vowel can make.

Poetry

The Empty Apartment

March 7, 2019March 25, 2019
by Michael Bjorn Huseby

As I write this I see empty walls staring back at me.
Tiny little eyes where nails hung memories.
I tried to donate everything in the closet.
I hope I get back my security deposit.

Words

Field Trip to the Cathedral

Back to School

Chipre

El Grado

Day 1

The One-Way Flight

The Empty Apartment