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South America » Colombia » Bogota May 20th 2008

I decided to spend my first day in Medellin going to Guatape and La Piedra -a high rock (they claim it is a meteorite) that you climb stairs to the top of, which has some good views. It isn't cheap to get there and it takes the whole day, but the pictures from the top that were showed to me convinced me that it's worth it, and I even had who to go with - a couple (alemano y colombiana...) from my hostel. At the morning I had to go and change travel checks, because I was running out of cash, and, with a little bit of effort, I found a bank that changes them in great rates - higher than cash. Then the 3 of us went of to La Piedra (first time that a ... read more

Treffen mit Heida

South America » Colombia » Bogota May 18th 2008

Flug nach Bogota

Don Rodolfo

Hallo zusammen! Gestern bin ich um 12.30 h in Bogota angekommen. Mit etwas Verspaetung ist auch Heida um 15.15 h in der Hauptstadt Kolumbiens gelandet und wir konnten uns endlich in die Arme nehmen!Der Taxidienst des Hotels klappte wie am Schnuerchen und so konnten wir bald unser kleines Zimmer mit dem ultrakurzen Bett im Herzen der Altstadt von Bogota in Bezug nehmen. Am Abend schlenderten wir durch die lebhafte Altstadt. Anders als in den meisten Staedten Suedamerikas werden hier die Bordsteine bei Einbruch der Dunkelheit nicht hochgezogen und es wimmelt in den Strassen von Leuten jedes Couleurs. Heute haben wir dann unsere kulturelle Seite hervorgenommen und sind unter anderem in das Goldmuseum und in verschiedene Kunstaustellungen gegangen wo wir neben Chagall, Picasso, Matisse, Miro, Liechtenstein, Moore etc. auch viele Bilder und Skulpturen des einheimischen Botero mit ... read more

Bogota, Colombia!!

South America » Colombia » Bogota May 3rd 2008

Abe Henry

So I arrived in Bogota's El Dorado Airport today! Alone. My friend was coming to pick me up, outside the airport. But first, I had to get through the hectic, tumuluous, somewhat cramped El Dorado International Airport. For anyone who is going to Bogota, or Colombia for that matter, be warned that when you land, you don't just walk off down a ramp and into customs! You walk out the door, climb down a steep flight of stairs, get on a packed bus, and ride about half a mile to the airport. This was very different for me, but my friends in Colombia had given me a heads up on this procedure. When the bus arrived at the airport, I was surprised again to see no grand entrance, but instead a back door that looked like ... read more

Columbia......caliente!

South America » Colombia » Bogota April 30th 2008

Causing a scene

Scowie

Wow I´m supposed to be partaking in a game of cards at the moment but I feel I should tell you a tad bit about my time in Columbia. It´s been great from start to finish. The thing that I noticed most is how nice and helpful the people are. My first day after crossing over from Ecuador I had some troubles finding a bank where I could withdraw money. So the cleaning lady from one of the banks just left work and took me around to all the banks in the area until we found one that worked. I appreciated it so much after getting no help in either Peru or Ecuador with these matters that I went out and bought her a big bouquet of flowers. I think it made her day, but she ... read more

Tallest underground cross on (in) Earth.

Scuba-dooby-do and other adventures in Colombia

South America » Colombia » Bogota April 22nd 2008

Parque Tayrona

The John and Sarah Show

Our expectations surpassed ten-fold, we ended our three week journey through Ecuador with an overland border crossing to Colombia. Yes Mom, Colombia. Colombia is a country that was not even on our radar when left the States last September, but conversations with fellow backpackers convinced us that we had to see Colombia. To most Americans ( who, let´s face it, are not the most adventurous people), Colombia is a place to avoid. But why? I guess most people think of cocaine cartels and FARC guerillas, both of which are not nearly as prominent as they were 20 years ago. Apparently President Uribe has made Colombia much safer. That said, a lot of Colombians (those who aren´t rich) still hate his guts. As we write this blog, Colombia has been in negotiations with the U.S. to work ... read more

Aangekomen in Bogota

South America » Colombia » Bogota April 19th 2008

JosM

Zo, het heeft even geduurd maar ik ben weer ontsnapt aan het dagelijkse leven in Nederland. Er is best veel gebeurd het afgelopen anderhalf jaar. Ik ben onder andere tot mijn eigen verbazing met veel plezier aan het werk. Desalniettemin heb ik per jaar genoeg verlof dagen om nu maarliefst 5 weken op vakantie te gaan. Bestemming is dit keer Colombia, beetje onverwacht misschien als je af moet gaan op de berichtgeving van de massa media. Ik heb echter verhalen uit de eerste hand gehoord (toen ik ergens tussen Mexico en Panama zwerfde) en die beloofden veel goeds. Neemt niet weg dat ik ook de massamedia volg en dus wel wat vraagtekens zette bij deze reis. Er is echter veel gebeurd in Colombia sinds een jaartje of 5, waardoor er significant meer veiligheid heerst. Bovendien is ... read more

Bogota, COLOMBIA

South America » Colombia » Bogota April 19th 2008

Botero museum

ODN

Lots of reasons to visit most places. Bogota, Colombia happens to be the home of Julia's Father and his family. Holden had never been, but was excited to visit for sure. Saw a fair amount of the city and managed to acclimate to the altitude by the time it came to depart for Cartagena. Vistited Winter 2006.... read more

Bogota

South America » Colombia » Bogota April 16th 2008

bobbin

Hopefully this blog will allow you all to see where I am and to know that I am safe. I have been in Colombia and so far there have been no problem, apart from my foot falling down a drain (no damage done). I spent a month in Cali with my Aunty and cousins. I had a brilliant time and loved spending some time with them as it dosen´t happen very often! I also had the opportunity to help at the Collegio Colombo Britanico which was brilliant and has made me realise that I definatly would like to teach abroad for a couple of years, defo somewhere hot with lots of sexy men!! Cali photos http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=100192&l=7bcbd&id=507730404 http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=101115&l=e8f31&id=507730404 http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=103444&l=eba4c&id=507730404 http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=105899&l=af561&id=507730404 http://www.facebook.com/al... read more

Colombia: Beauty reigns supreme in Cartagena

South America » Colombia » Bogota April 10th 2008

Playa blanca, Rosario Islands

shuriken22

After our time spent there, we were all more than ready to leave Venezuela and head for the much anticipated Colombia. Having already changed as much currency on the black market upon entry to Venezuela, we had already increased our spending power there (getting nearly double the "official" rate), however we were duly shafted upon leaving, emphasized by their substantial hike (300%!!!) in departure tax for exiting the country. Furthermore, with the current bleak state of the Mighty Dollar, no-one would accept them for love nor money, posing some probs to those who had only enough currency for the supposed exit fee. Thankfully Billy, Jude and myself had enough currency to feed an army so were able to sort the others out, although trying to explain to our Japanese contingent, Takuya that the exchange would NOT ... read more

Time for a photo blog....reasons why I love Colombia!

South America » Colombia » Bogota March 19th 2008

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joshiez

Did I mention how much I love my kids? Some of the random moments in Bogota... ... read more

Brief history of Colombia

Colombia was one of the three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Ecuador and Venezuela). A 40-year insurgent campaign to overthrow the Colombian Government escalated during the 1990s, undergirded in part...more history

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