Saying goodbyes

The past couple of days have been spent saying goodbyes and enjoying being spoiled...even more than I have been during my tenure here.  We've had some great lunches eating arguably the best steak I've had, and a lot of people feeling simply awful that I won't be here for the Flower Festival.  It is something that many people hear really look forward to and talk very fondly about.  From what I understand, there are only 400 families allowed in preparing the various floral arrangements, so although anyone can watch and enjoy the parades, these families maintain the tradition and integrity of the festival from years past.

Also, a coworker arrived on Tuesday night, starting the transition for her to take over the class that I'm leaving.  She means well, but talks an awful lot and slows my production down immensely.  I was writing my farewell speech and she was going on and on about her boyfriend, that I decided to simply stop writing it until a few mins. before making it.  It meant that I left some things out, but my speech was getting rather long winded anyway, so I think it was probably for the best.

This is Aguardiente, the taste of Medellin.  It is Sambuca, but a little bit smoother than what we get in Toronto.  I'm looking forward to having a shot with you guys once I land back at home later on today.