Leo, let's discuss transportation infrastructure and convenience in Colombia and Tunisia. How would you describe the experience in each country?
Unless destinations are very close, I'd anticipate a rather "hold on for dear life" experience in both. Let's see if that proves true.
Colombia first. The brightly colored Willy Jeeps, especially in the Coffee Region, immediately come to mind. They look exciting, but hardly convenient.
Convenience is for the boring. Those Jeeps are adventurous and offer great photo opportunities, though spine-jarring.
True! But Bogotá has the TransMilenio bus rapid transit system. How efficient is it?
Ambitious is a more accurate term. It functions, but rush hour is a test of personal space.
Medellín, however, boasts a well-regarded metro system.
Medellín's metro is the gold standard – clean, efficient, and punctual. It makes one wonder what sacrifices were made to achieve such success.
Perhaps all the bumpy Jeep rides? Let's move to Tunisia. I imagine camels, but that's probably a stereotype.
Camels are more for tourists. Tunis has trams, which are charming and functional. They've been upgrading and expanding the network.
What about buses?
Plentiful and cheap, but comfort and speed aren't priorities. Consider them scenic, albeit slow.
And trains?
Quaint. They connect major cities, but "high-speed" isn't part of their vocabulary. It's a leisurely journey.
So, travel in both countries is an experience – not always smooth or fast, but memorable. Perhaps that's the point.
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