Random photos and commentary from Bogota, Colombia

Apparently it is acceptable to use people's race to reflect the flavor of the ice cream.
A red-headed white woman = strawberry flavor.
A blond white woman = vanilla flavor.
A black man = brownie flavored.
A Latin man = arequipe (dulce de leche) flavor.

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We didn't know what to make of it, but laugh. Nick grabbed the brownie flavor and did a little product endorsement. I suspect if there was a green tea flavor option, an Asian person would be pictured on the carton. In America, this would never happen, but somehow here in Colombia no one sees that this is a bit offensive.

My lovely friend and host - Craig, known in Colombia as Senor Gregory. They can't pronounce Craig :)

Dinner at Julia - Craig's favorite spot near his house. A salumi pizza and a olive and caper pizza. So delicious!

Couldn't resist trying the Dunkin' Donuts.

It was pretty good. Tanya - the DD is located a short distance away from the house I am staying. Didn't try the coffee, but the donuts were good.

I got caught in the rain without an umbrella, so I sought refuge in front of store and waited for light showers before I ventured off again to the gringo shopping mall area. I had to dodge the rain 3 times and it took so long to walk the 15 blocks from the house.

An English pub - London Calling - I loved the Clash reference.

Never been to a country without a Chinese restaurant and Colombia is no exception. However, I think they have a pasta dish - maybe they mean a noodle dish? Not very Chinese - but I hear the place isn't too bad.

I had to take a picture of "Bakers" - we do share a name!

I just thought "BurgerKill" was a funny name for a burger joint.

It's a health food store located in the gringo area. I haven't seen one of these in other parts of Bogota.

Another gringo import - Hooters. A man looked confused as to why I was taking a photo of this establishment, but it made me laugh. I was and wasn't surprised to find a Hooters here. It was off to the side, not in the posh shopping area.

Craig and I have been making homemade guacamole everyday. I have the last two days, and I am not sure I can live without it now.

This is a photo of my lunch. Tortilla, quinoa, lentils and homemade guacamole. It is so good!