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Arrival at the Salvadorean coast
Arrival at the Salvadorean coast Chapter 14. Grandfather Jairo’s funeral I arrived in Salvadorean lands by sea, sheltered by the absolute darkest of nights. The tide had reached its highest point, and the breakers washed all the beach under them, submerging it entirely. Because of that fact, it was senseless…
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In search of a new life
In the lands of the coffee, from the book, Searching for treasures The two set off, each one to encounter his own luck for that day, a Colombian from distant times, and a contemporary Frenchman from the opposite side of the ocean and the flip-side of the culture; each of them with their…
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The Legendary Captain Magic and his Exploding Cigar
The Legendary Captain Magic and his Exploding Cigar Chapter 13. About how cigars and how they explode As time went by, his fame became legendary. Due to his extraordinary ability to dodge bullets, and ultimately, death itself, Grandfather was christened as The Wizard. Among the troops, his feats and prowess were embellished…
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And that is who I am
In the lands of the coffee, from the book, Searching for treasures “They reached all the way out to the valley of the Cauca, and yes, of course, to the lands in Tolima so far from Medellin, from where they had at one time left to seek their fortunes. They were searching for a…
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Finding the courage and the strength
Finding the courage and the strength Chapter 13. About how cigars and how they explode Grandfather stared quietly at me, lost in thought. His face had this most distant and sad expression as he silently gazed upon me. Today, as an adult, and many, so many years and life experiences after, I…
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The secret pouches of a carriel bag
In the lands of the coffee, from the book, Searching for treasures “Things of utmost importance to consider, my neighboring faraway friend, like the lock of the girlfriend’s hair (and it scented ribbon, by the way). The letters where all those love promises have been written down. That way, you can take them…
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Fifteen years old soldiers
Fifteen years old soldiers Chapter 13. About how cigars and how they explode By the way, what’s a diatribe?” “It’s like the priest’s sermon when you go to church, but the other way around!” And with that last reply, we both started to laugh. However, there was no lack of…
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Choosing your protection for the roads
In the lands of the coffee, from the book, Searching for treasures “For matters of security and protection on the road. So many things that can happen, my friend, like a snake or the evil spirits you find on your path. For those and many more situations, of course, we carried a…
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The legendary sargeant Oliverio Perez
The legendary sargeant Oliverio Perez Chapter 13. About how cigars and how they explode “Grandfather, I heard you on the radio! I enjoyed that long conversation, while you were flying in the plane. For a while, it reminded me of the priest and his sermons when we go to church, but the…
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A shaving kit and looking you best
In the lands of the coffee, from the book, Searching for treasures “Another thing that was never missing was something to light the campfires for the nights. Also, to light the lanterns and dissipate the darkness, especially on those occasions when it got dark on the road before striking camp or making it…