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December 20th 2015
Published: December 25th 2017
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Geo: 4.60987, -74.082Bogota 15 - 21 December 2015It was an easy journey from Quito to Bogota and by 3am we were in bed, so much easier than the alternative, a 28 hour bus ride!When we set off travelling in South America we were not sure if we would venture into Colombia but listening to the travellers who came from there reassured us and we decided to give it a try. So far it has been fascinating.... Read Full Entry



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Christmas lightingChristmas lighting
Christmas lighting

The lights are not coming on until it is dark as the is a shortage of hydroelectric power as there has been a drought.
All the artefacts are symbolicAll the artefacts are symbolic
All the artefacts are symbolic

Everything had symbolic meaning and reflected the connection with the cosmos
Golden bellsGolden bells
Golden bells

Music was an important part of rituals
A death maskA death mask
A death mask

The Cacique was buried with as much gold as he had in life
 Gold Sticks to add lime to coca Gold Sticks to add lime to coca
Gold Sticks to add lime to coca

Adding lime and coca to spittle increased the effect



22nd December 2015

Wouldn't like that on the front of my house!

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