Not too long ago I decided to test my fear of enclosed spaced by visiting La Catedral de Sal in Zipaquirá which is a salt mine turned cathedral. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– It is about an hour from Bogotá and is 200 metres underground. Just hearing that, as we walked into the cavernous tunnel […]
Tag: Bogota and Around
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 […]
Para la version de JL en Castellano entrar aqui: Andres Carne de Res, mas de lo que ves. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Everyone knows that Andres Carne de Res is the place to go to party while you’re in Bogota. You hire a shuttle bus to Chia, spend the night eating and dancing and then […]
Some friends from Argentina have been visiting me here in Bogotá over the past few days. Tired from their journey, Wednesday night we resisted the temptation to go out for more than a few beers, so Thursday night was nominated to be the night of rum, salsa and experiencing the giddy delights of Bogotá’s bars […]
Back in 1760 a Spanish scientist named José Celestino Mutis came over to travel Colombia to explore and document the native flora and fauna of this mysterious and majestic part of the Americas. In 1763 Mutis asked his motherland to sponsor his expedition and 20 LONG years later, the king gave him the OK. Olé! […]
Christmas novenas are happening in home’s across the country, carols are playing in shops, stores (and buses) everywhere and the streets have been decorated with pretty flashy lights. Christmas in Colombia has definitely arrived! So where in Bogotá can you go to check out some pretty impressive light displays? Well, I’m glad you asked. –> […]
When we entered the city of Armero, I wasn’t completely sure I knew what was going on. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– The mood in our tour bus grew somber as our guide Nathalia, talked about the history of the area. It was all in Spanish but I caught bits and bobs. I heard the words […]
“”There’s the Hammock Hut. That’s on Third. There’s Hammocks ‘R’ Us. That’s on Third, too. You got Put Your Butt There. That’s on Third. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. Matter of fact they’re all in the same complex. It’s the Hammock Complex, down on Third.” “Oh, the Hammock District?”” –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– I always […]
I love Bogotá, I love the energy, the buzz in the air, I love the hipsters in Chapinero and the small tiendas, I love sitting in a café and people watching, I love the public displays of affection, the longboarders riding down the street, the runners on the ciclovia, the business men in suits licking […]
Mi Casa Hotel es Tu Casa Hotel. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– You’ve bought your tickets, packed your bags, boarded the plane for your long haul flight, arrived in your holiday destination and now you feel absolutely exhausted. The traffic from the airport is manic, you just want to get to your hotel and relax. […]