–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– We just wanted to wish our complicated, schizophrenic, but weirdly and eminently lovable friend, Bogotá, the happiest of birthdays. You´re a grand old dame of 475 today, and so it´s only right we mark the occasion. I guess we never expected to become such intimate mates with such a […]
Category: Art Bogota
–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Bogotá, Junio (?) de 2008 / Bogotá, Febrero de 2013 Era 2008 y Proexport – la entidad encargada de promocionar Colombia fuera de Colombia – nos había invitado a los dueños de varias agencias de viajes extranjeras a un viaje de familiarización por el país. Yo venía de Buenos […]
I don’t know how many of you are aware, but it’s World Poetry Day this Thursday. Ever since the trailblazing work of a certain dapper, bearded man going by the name of Jose Asuncion Silva, Colombian poetry has had a loyal and passionate following. This was brought home for me when we decided to see […]
The more I learn about the dapper dude on the front of the 5,000 Colombian Pesos note, the more I identify with him. First of all, just look at that beard. That is something to aspire to. I mean, he’s gotta be up pretty high on the rankings of Poets by Beard Weight. The languid […]
–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Well, I don’t know if you’re aware or not, but there’s a little thing called the Barranquilla Carnival starting this weekend. If you don’t know, now you know, blogger. So, in celebration of this massive excuse for Barranquilla (and the rest of the country lucky enough to make it) […]
I am far too scared to get a tattoo in Bogotá myself. Sure the pain, the blood, that’s is enough to put most people off, but for me it’s the permanency of it that really scares me. If my 16-year-old self had gotten her way, I would have a rose on my left ankle and a […]
Colombia’s main contribution to the art world has undoubtedly been the paintings and sculptures of Medellín born Fernando Botero. Botero is a popular figure in modern art and, owing to his distinct style, he boasts critical acclaim worldwide as well as recognition and appreciation from those with little interest in art. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) […]
I have said this before, but I really cannot stress it enough – when you’re walking down the streets of the Candelaria, be a snoop and peek into all the opened doors you pass by. Why? –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Well, it’s because you never know what you might come across. A funky little […]
It just takes a short stroll through La Candelaria to feel the history beneath your feet – the cobble stone pathways, the narrow streets. But look up and the buildings which line the walkways are too steeped in a rich history. Having lived in La Candelaria for the last few months, I tend to walk […]