Hammocks and Manu Chau!! We were up at about 10 this morning and we went out for breakfast and to say good bye to Vinnette. We ended up in the same little cafe that we had first gone to when we arrived where we ordered eggs 'rancheros' (Omelette with sausage, onions and tomatoes) each and the usual coffee. We chatted and ate until about 12 when we had to go back to the hostel, we said our goodbyes to both Vinnette and Marcus while they tried to pile all there ...

Botanic Gardens When we got up this morning Richard gave us some good news...the shower had hot water for a change!! Up until now there has been no hot water at all, not even barely warm water, so I took advantage of this and went for a much needed shower which turned out to be slightly off cold but nowhere in the least what you would call warm!! After I'd dried and warmed up a little we went for empanadas once more before getting on the Transmileneo which wou...

Museo de Oro After a late night we eventually dragged ourselves out of bed at half 10 or so. We waited around the hostel for an hour or so to see if anyone else would join us and when they didn't we left. The gold museum in Bogota is a must see according to the guide books and although we generally ignore their advice we decided to check it out. Not least because it's free on sundays. On the way we picked up 3 empanadas each and a couple of coffees which we de...

Museo de Oro After a late night we eventually dragged ourselves out of bed at half 10 or so. We waited around the hostel for an hour or so to see if anyone else would join us and when they didn't we left. The gold museum in Bogota is a must see according to the guide books and although we generally ignore their advice we decided to check it out. Not least because it's free on sundays. On the way we picked up 3 empanadas each and a couple of coffees which we devou...

Plaza Bolivar We eventually got up today at just after 11 after a rather chilly night, resolving to steal blankets off another bed for tonight to help keep warm. The problem with travelling is that you change climates overnight and it can take a few days to get used to the new weather, be it heat or cold...in this instance very British chilly rain! Anyway, the day seemed warmer than yesterday and at least it wasnt raining yet so after going out for a coffee wi...