My Visit to the Capital (Bogota)

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October 2nd 2007

Published: October 2nd 2007

(August 22, 2007 through August 30, 2007) I left midday for Bogotá on Wednesday August 22; the plane ride of under thirty minutes was not even long enough for me to get a nice nap before meeting up with Janneth and her family. Earlier I woke up feeling sick not only with a stomach ache, but also with cold like symptoms. Apparently, most of the members at my sister's household also woke up with... Read Full Entry

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In the Salt Cathedral

Zipaquira

Zipaquira's Salt Cathedral

View of the main chapel

Salt Cathedral (Zipaquira, Colombia)

The cross in the main rood. All carvings of the cross were done on the mine's walls.

Zipaquira's Salt Cathedral

Janneth in one of the short tunnels.

Zipaquira's Salt Cathedral

Tasting the walls. They tasted quite salty.

Salt Cathedral

Zipaquira.

Having fun in the mine

Yuli and Janneth.

Zipaquira, Colombia

Sculpture just outside the mine.

Ubaque, Colombia

The town's main church.

Ubaque, Colombia

The town is well known for their cheeses, but it also has a an extremely beautiful church

The Grillout

Made because of my visit as a "surprise". Pictured: Manuel and Edgar, Janneth's brother.

The Grillout

Everyone enjoying their food.

The Grillout

Though a rainy night, we made the best of it.

Driving in Bogota

On our way to Guatavita. I was also able to drive everywhere in Bogota. And I was told, I was the first that was allowed to drive Janneth's father's car, other than him--I felt quite privileged.

The Road towards Guatavita

Guatavita, Colombia

On a cold, damp day.

Guatavita's Reserve

Girardot, Colombia

A chiva, famous in Colombia. This is not a party bus found in many cities, rather this is an actual working chiva that is still used for its original purpose.

Girardot, Colombia

The Magdalena River

Girardot, Colombia

On the old locomotive bridge that crosses the Magdalena River. Looking towards Girardot; Flandes is behind us.

Girardot, Colombia

The mountains that surround Girardot.

3rd August 2009

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hola primero que todo quiero desir que esta muy lindo quiero que me manden algunos ami correo esta divi me imagino que fue mucho esfuerso soy carolina de 11 años espero que les balla bien chao besos

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