Readers, friends, colleagues and even family often ask, “Why Colombia?” They aren’t asking about the logistical reasons I’ve presented in previous posts. They are asking an entirely different question. They are asking why I’ve uprooted my life, to start again – on the road to citizenship in Bogota, Colombia.

I could have continued to visit and live in Colombia periodically, and post my stories, pictures and adventures. Especially after I realized that all of my academic efforts in the field of surgical tourism wouldn’t amount to much, despite years of effort.

But I didn’t. I moved here – lock, stock and barrel as they say. I sold my house in Memphis, Tennessee, packed up or sold all of my belongings and re-settled my live in South America. I have no regrets – and I would do it again. In fact, I only wish that I had taken the leap earlier.

I decided to start a podcast called Kristin in Colombia to talk about this, and all the other experiences and adventures in my life – as a middle-aged woman starting a new life in a new Country, with a new culture, language and everything else it entails. I just finished the first episode, and it’s a little rough technically speaking. I am not a public speaker, nor a sound editor.. But bear with me as I get a little more experience – and enjoy the ride.

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kristin-eckland/episodes/A-most-unusual-origin-story-or-how-did-I-get-here-e270kkm