Bogota Colombia 11/16

I can't believe its already been 4 months since we went to Colombia.  I have to record my memories from the trip because it was one of the most memorable trips of my life.  Perhaps it was because I was with hubby and son #2 (we missed son #1, sorry).  Or perhaps because it was because I got to know a co-worker so much better.  Really it was because I had no idea of what to expect and was blown away with the rich culture, life & outdoor sports activities we enjoyed.

I had a business meeting on a Thursday/Friday in Bogota and decided to stay for the weekend.  Then I realized it was the week before Thanksgiving and I said to David, let's go to Bogota for the Mon/Tue/Wed before Thanksgiving.  OK!!!!

Friday afternoon I met David and Jake for a walking tour:  Full Bogota Experience which met at the Continental Hotel Building in Candelaria.  Lucky us, no one else was on the tour and it was a nice young guy who took us around, Ricardo.  First stop was authentic Colombian coffee made in a special maker.  So good!

Simon Bolivar Square:
  emerald buyers/sellers abound!

Iconic St in Bogota

Outside the Opera House

Had to go through security to get in to Square:  5 important buildings

Famous church in Square

Courthouse

Salsa festival in square

House where Simon Bolivar jumped and escaped.  He later became 1st President of Colombia

Monument to another country liberator

Jake & David visited this museum in the am

ended the day in a cafe, playing a traditional game called Tejo

street art

end of tour, look at beautiful clouds & mountains

end of tour, town center w/ Ricardo

RESTAURANTS ARE FABULOUS

Astrid y Gaston
Carrera 7 No 67-64 | Zona G, Bogota, Colombia

+57 1 211140

We communicated with the waiters through Google translator.  Worried about peanut & shellfish allergies the waiters couldn't have been better.  The food was so wonderful and because of the exchange rate we ate like Kings.

Fantastic menu full of ceviche & modern inventive dishes

I think this is the Salmon TarTar, Arab & Andrean style (see menu)

they poured the large beer with perfection & drama.  Note other customer in back through the wine glass.

scallops w garlic (see menu)

Love's Tiradito (see menu)

I think this is The History of Ceviche (see menu)