Ok, so Bogota isn't that bad after all... Braving the rain I headed out for a little tour with a lovely Canadian guy from my hostel who is travelling around Colombia by bicycle! Bogota is 2,500 feet up so that is no mean feat.. We took in the sights of the Plaza Bolivar, a stunning cathedral which looks as though it is made out of candy canes, and the heavily-policed parliamentary buildings. I also had my first traditional Colombian meal! Sopa (soup) is very pop...

I've arrived in Colombia! Land of tropical rainforests, colonial architecture, crumbling lost cities and stunning beaches. Sadly, it's been pouring down since I arrived in Bogota last night and I'm absolutely freezing... Still, I'm going to go exploring today - there's lots of see here, plenty of museums, lots of street art, a flea market (oh, and a pioneering street closure scheme so the whole city can bike their way around safely on Sundays) so will try to squ...