Bogota, Colombia
February 6, 2012 § 6 Comments
It is now well over a year since I visited Colombia. The memory however, remains as alive and rich as this amazing country is. Now that I’m back to blogging, a series reminiscing my last trip beyond the borders of United States seemed fitting. And here it is.
The capital of Colombia is by all means a bustling, cosmopolitan city. New developments and modern constructions abound. I chose to spend most of my time in the old city (La Candelaria), where remnants of the Spanish colonial era still exist, sprinkling over museums, universities, churches and houses.
La Candelaria is home to Museo del Oro (Gold) and Museo del Botero (the famous painter and artist), the sweeping Plaza de Bolivar and the Bogota Cathedral. The old city is where Bogota first formed its roots and I was ingratiated to see that it hasn’t become a historical relic of sorts.
Happily for me, this area of Bogota is far from a tourist trap. Locals flock to the plazas in multitudes and students and artists dot every corner and street. This was my first pit-stop in the Colombian world and I said a resounding hello.
Coming up next- Part II of this post, capturing the myriad colors of Bogota and a little skit that opened my eyes.
It’s good to be back! Walk with me.
Hi Juicer,
you always capture the faces of ordinary people going about doing the ordinary things so well
The Dolls Point Blogger
Thank you Sean…you get the scenery, the world, the bigger picture I will take care of the little people :)
Welcome back! :)
Thank you, thanks a many! :)
I love how almost every picture contains both motion and stillness..and then I look outside my window and see Bangalore. Everything in motion, everyone in motion: A city always in a hurry to get nowhere.
Welcome back, lady :) You’ve been missed!
Thank you, I am always delighted to see what you see in my posts, pictures. Bogota is a teeming, pulsating city, and still- there are pauses to be seen everywhere. After all, what is life if we have no time to stand and stare? :)