’Tis the night before Christmas and all through the land –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Colombians are sleeping, even the cumbia band.   Las botas are hung by the chimney with care, Novenas all done, smell of natilla in the air;   Chigüiros nestle in the Andean heights, Cities aglow with the twinkle of lights. […]

Christmas lights in Bogotá

Christmas in Colombia is an entirely different experience to what we might be used to back in Europe. As soon as they possibly can, Colombians start to decorate their houses, celebrate the festive season with their family and, as with Christmas elsewhere, eat and drink more than is good for you. Here are just a […]