Bogota is a city divided into sectors. The North Bogotans are a lifetime away from those struggling in the South. Heavily guarded, camera-ed and electrified, beautiful houses and apartments lie on sleepy roads, where well-heeled Bogotans go for their Sunday stroll and eat brunch in relaxing cafes. All with the security that no-one with "indigenous maliciousness" will come skulking nearby. The inhabitants are a mixture of the enterprising, upper class, government-connected and drug-rich.
It's a piece of Colombia with almost European flavour, but still with a Colombian heart. We enjoyed the amazing hospitality of Monica's aunt, and a little bit of home-life after a few nights in a hostel. It was a great oasis of tranquility, if you could ignore the military with AK47s wandering around. Our only regret? Bringing English tea as a present to the owner of the only Teahouses in Colombia.
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