'Chevere' or 'cool' is a Colombian term that I hear all the time on the street, on the transmilenio bus, from my Colombian friends, in Spanish class, and now I too amd using it. Almost 2.5 weeks into my travels and I'm rocking it! Because there are too many stories to tell, and too many moments to capture, I'll just try to share a bit of my time here in Bogotá through images. The overwhelming theme since I last wrote is relationship- connection and friendship. I knew before I came down that making connections with people- young, old, local, foreigner, musician, farmer- was one of my main goals. I am quickly remembering how easy and fun it is to meet beautiful people when you are abroad. Say 'YES' to new friends (but keep the old). Love from, Bogotá
I've been out salsa dancing for the past two nights- it's quite infectious and a blast. I don't have to lead, and pretty much everyone can dance! Colombianos enjoy teaching the gringa how to dance, and I get to learn how to move! When you go dancing in Chicago, (unless it's a blues club), you never know what will happen. At bars here- it seems everyone just wants to dance. When's the last time you danced to a new tune? These three photos are pros dancing- from the Salsa fest last weekend.
Audience member rocking out at the Salsa fest! (And in perfect time too). Right in front of him was a man with a cowbell! More cowbell please.
My friend Leah, (who I met at the language school, but will be here for 2 years), and me loving the view and the music.
Last Monday was a holiday, so Maureen, Manu and his cousins (and 2 sweet dogs) went out to a beautiful lake/natural park area (below). What fun and how lucky am I to have met this lovely couple.
We flew kites (August is kite flying month so there are hundreds of kites in the sky at every city park/place where they can be flown), had an amazing picnic and on the way home stopped and got fresh made ice cream!
We also stopped and saw the view of the north side of Bogotá at dusk. I am flying free- at least trying!
Me, Maureen y Manuel. Isn't that sky great?
Jenny y sus perros. They were so sweet.
On Saturday, I invited a few friends over for Indian food that I cooked, and of course wine! It was a really nice evening- and I feel so lucky to have already met these great people. Axel, yo, Hanne, Jonn y Manu.
Hanne and me! (She is super sweet- born in Norway, but lives in Paris)
This is the place I'm staying for the rest of this month. It's been such a great 'home'. I think I enjoy the fact that I can cook my own food the most- besides having these new friends.
End of the evening jam after a game of Cranium (in Spanish!)
Sunday is free at Museo del Oro (Gold Museum). The history here...
I don't think I've seen that much gold in...well forever. This gold frog was one of hundreds of ornate jewelry, head pieces, and statues made of gold dating from way before the States were even an idea.
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