Cleer reads us the classic tale, "The Ugly Duckling," by Danish writer, Hans Christian Andersen. The well-known moral of this story is: "Don't judge a book by its cover."

We continue our tour of the Quinta de Bolivar, exploring a few of its most fascinating rooms as well as some of the beautiful trees and monuments in its surrounding gardens.

Let's visit the Quinta de Bolivar, a hacienda in the outskirts of Santa Marta, Colombia that served as Simon Bolivar's residence. It is currently utilized as a museum, dedicated to the life and times of this iconic symbol of Colombian independence.

Carlos delves into some of the devastating effects the coronavirus has had, and will continue to have, on the global economy, and poses an interesting question: How do you think the coronavirus will change the world permanently?

Carlos gives us an overview of the coronavirus, including its origin and some of the most utilized terminology associated with this illness which, in just a few months' time, has become an unprecedented global pandemic.

The word, "vaina," is popularly used in many Latin American countries, and according to Carlos, who explains its origin and diverse uses, "defines everything and nothing at the same time."

Colombian artist Jose Segundo Quinche Perez tells us how he got his start in photography and what motivates him when capturing images.

Carlos interviews Xavi about the languages, traditions and typical food of the enchanting city of Barcelona.

Carlos and Xavi point out to us a number of cases in which different words are utilized for the very same object or concept in Spain versus Colombia.

While in Colombia, the second person plural pronoun, "ustedes," is typically used to address more than one person as "you," both formally and informally, in Spain, "vosotros" is much more commonly used on an informal basis. Carlos and Xavi provide us with several examples of how the same idea would be expressed using either "ustedes" or "vosotros."

With several examples, Carlos and Xavi continue to demonstrate to us the difference in pronunciation of the letters "c" and "z" in Colombia and Spain.

Professor Graciela Simancas helps us take our first steps with Spanish by teaching us the letters of the alphabet, the vowels, and some very common words.

Carlos and Xavi, Carlos' Spanish friend, invite us to observe the difference in pronunciation between the Spanish from Spain and Latin American Spanish, particularly as regards the letters "c" and "z."

Historian and guide, Henry Quinteros Marrugo, acquaints us with the history of Cartagena, Colombia, including its numerous invasions and the role of the San Felipe de Barajas fortress.

Lida, Cleer and Lila share with us some of the unique traditions of Colombia's Christmas season, which lasts from late November until early January.