I moved to Colombia 12 years ago, and adjusting to a new country where I could not speak Spanish wasn’t easy. I persevered, and now I am living a life of complete freedom in what can only be described as Paradise. I was determined to make this new life I chose for myself work. I have always been a person who dedicates myself to goals.
I wanted to be a flight attendant when I was very young. I knew it when I took a class trip to Europe as a young girl. I did go to college, but I was only waiting to turn twenty so I could apply for a job as a “stewardess.” I sent two applications to the only airlines that hired young the month I turned twenty. I interviewed with Delta Air Lines and landed in the May 1st class 1978. I had a fantastic career and continue working in Colombia’s hospitality business.
When I settled into my new home in Colombia, I was determined to start a hotel. It started slowly and became a friendly side business after a few years. Then Covid hit the world, and it seemed I was back to square one. I didn’t let it stop me from developing the ideas that my mind entertained during the downtime of a quarantine. I built a couple of cabins and jumped into the Glamping business. It turned out to be a successful venture. Here I am in 2023, struggling to find time to take a vacation. Good thing I live in Paradise!
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I'm an American woman who took a leap of faith and moved to Colombia 15 years ago after the devastating loss of my daughter. What began as a journey to find peace and heal a broken heart became an entirely new chapter of my life.
Fifteen years later, Colombia isn't just where I live. It's my home, and a place that has taught me more about life, love, and myself than I ever could have imagined.
I bought a villa in the mountains, renovated it, and created my own little piece of paradise, Villa Migelita Ecolodge. Along the way, I've embraced a new culture, learned Spanish (still a work in progress!), made wonderful friendships, and discovered that life has a funny way of surprising us when we least expect it.
My life here is filled with hummingbirds, breathtaking mountain views, unexpected adventures, occasional chaos, and plenty of stories that sometimes seem too unbelievable to be true!
Hummings from Paradise is my way of sharing it all. The beautiful moments, the challenges, the laughter, the tears, and the lessons I've learned along the way.
I believe life is a book filled with chapters, and I'm still writing mine. Some chapters are heartbreaking, others are hilarious, but every one has helped shape the woman I am today.
I hope you'll follow along as I continue discovering not only this beautiful country I've come to call home, but also a little more about myself.
And believe me, there's never a dull moment in paradise!
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I have always admired you for your courage, your optimism, your energy and good heart. Your love for Colombia and appreciation for what its good there is much appreciated, as not too many Americans would be so positive…..rather jealous. So I wish you to continue your dreams and be successful at them.
I remember when you started. You are amazing.
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Thanks my friend. Who can ever predict the future? At times I was uncertain.
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Bravo! Well done, young lady
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I have always admired you for your courage, your optimism, your energy and good heart. Your love for Colombia and appreciation for what its good there is much appreciated, as not too many Americans would be so positive…..rather jealous. So I wish you to continue your dreams and be successful at them.
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Thank you Clara.
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You are an inspiration!
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