In addition to working at schools and visits to all different types of schools, we've taken time to see some of the landmarks and tourist attractions of Bogota and the larger country. We went to the top of Monserrate to get an amazing view of the extensiveness of Bogota. It's a huge city with variable weather- going from freezing and wet in the morning to warm in the afternoon. Since were at 9,000 feet, the light in this city is quite magical when the sun comes out.
One Saturday, we went to the Salt Cathedral, an unbelievable place where they built a cathedral (or actually many small ones) into a salt mine. You descend into the mine to find miles of tunnels and small places of worship as you go along.
One of my favorite things we have done has been to go to the famous restaurant Andrs Carne de Res. It is one of the most fun places we have been and hard to describe. It's a huge restaurant full of found objects, each cup and plate and decoration is unique and unusual. The food is great with a menu that reads like a book. People go there for birthdays and other celebrations so the whole place has music and laughter and dancing! Going to this restaurant is kind of like hanging out in a hip circus behind the scenes.
The people in Colombia have been incredibly warm and friendly to us as well. Inviting us over for dinner and out for dancing. This trip has had a great blend of work, learning and fun! Viva Colombia!