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South America » Colombia
March 15th 2009

Published: April 1st 2009

Cambio, What Cambio? We made it across the border without another genital exposing search by the military but did have another very strange experience. There was not a single money changer on either side of the border. Normally we are inundated by people wanting to change currency as we are trying to get through immigration, but that evening there was a money drought. Luckily the bus driver let u... Read Full Entry

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Monument To The Dead

This commemorates the death of a group of miners in a tunnel collapse

Salt Lick

Miner Sculpture

Outside the salt cathedral

Wine Tasting in Bogota

We made the most of the tasting night, especially Dave who may have poured himself a few extra glasses while her back was turned!

Fry Up

The perfect cure for a post wine tasting headache

Tasty Breakfast

In the freezing cold kitchen at Platypus in Bogota

Capital City Transportation

House Of Treats

We accidentally stopped in here a couple of times

Sweet Treats

Tracey tries to pick just one of the treats on offer at La Puerta Falsa - the oldest shop in Bogota

Cobbled Colonialism

One of many beautiful streets in Villa De Leyva

Villa De Leyva Courtyard

Plaza Mayor

Villa De Leyva

Tracey Looks For Lake Monsters

Body Art Fun

The minerals in the mud are supposed to be very good for you.

Somebody 'Loses' Their Pants

David looks pleased... Tracey does not. Fun and games near Villa De Leyva

Self Explanitory

Monster Dandelions

If you look carefully you can see normal size dandelions next to them

Work It Baby

Playing about with perspective photos

And This Is My Weekend House

Beautiful houses like this were scattered about the Villa De Leyva countryside

Not So Colonial

We're not too sure what this architect was trying to achieve

2nd April 2009

anonymous
non-member comment

Hi guys. I'm in Brasil at the moment and planning on going to Colombia with some friends. Some of hem are afraid of going but they insist it is suicidal to set foot in Colombia. Do you recommend the country and how is the safety situation there, Thanks for the info. John

2nd April 2009

Couchies
Tracey Dave

News On Colombia
Hi John Not only do I reccommend Colombia but we have been travelling for a year and a half and Colombia is one of the best countries we have been to. REALLY nice people, cheap and beautiful. We were travelling as 1 guy and 2 girls and we never once felt in danger, even in Bogota. I felt more nervous in Brazi that I ever did im Colombia. The guns and drugs are a thing of the past. Go there now before it is spoiled by tourism in 10 years. David

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