Feb 7 – Jim found a tiny grocery right outside our modern apartment, so he cooked us eggs, toast and wonderful Colombian coffee for breakfast. The tap water is drinkable here, but the taps and the shower only ran cold. I was resigning myself to boiling a pot of water for washing dishes, when I found the water heater that had to be manually turned on. Success – clean dishes and hot showers in our future!

We walked to the historical center of the city, Plaza de Bolivar. Simon Bolivar is revered here for liberating Colombia (originally called New Granada) from the Spanish empire around 1820.

The plaza was full of little shops selling trinkets, produce, and good things to eat.

One of the must-see places in Bogotá is the Museo del Oro (Gold Museum). Lots of gold inside.

Back to the plaza for lunch and a virtual shopping tour.

Our day wouldn’t be complete without a church, so here is Iglesia de la Nuestra Señora de Candelaria.

Jim found a well stocked supermercado on the way home, so we will enjoy homemade chicken and rice soup for supper, with fresh tropical fruit for dessert. A lovely day.