Few weeks ago, on a lazy sunday afternoon I went to have a 'diploma walk'. I went to carefully investigate Parque Simon Bolivar where my diploma plot is, and all its surroundings. To my surprise I discovered quite some new buildings around, and loads of people of all ages just hanging around.. one more time I convinced myself it actually is a good spot for my project.
The concept for my masters' project, the simpliest concept I have ever made.. but its just a start what's gonna be left from this in the end??
My stay here in Colombia is coming to an end.. 2 more weeks and.. Ciao, Colombia!! Hola, Mexico!!
I miss my country now, I will miss the messy Colombia, when I'll get home. I'm happy to be coming back and I'm sad to leave. I guess a lot will understand me well. Colombia was an incredible experience, it was pretty schocking to see the social differences that exist here between the poor and the rich ones, something europeans never get to see in their own countries. The hospitality and constant smiles on all peoples' faces here worked as an everyday dose of optimism and cheerfulness. Since almost no people here spoke english I have finally been made to achieve a decent level in my spanish, allowing everyday communication. I have not seen even 5 % of what's Colombia like, but from all the travels I have brought only good memories. The traffic here
is ridiculous, the cities and architecture a bit messy but still evolving like the economics, the people amazing and the nature and views unforgettable.
Usaquen.. it used to be a small village with a square, church etc. till it got absorbed by growing Bogota. This is just the cementery.. even though the overall feel of Usaquen is good when you go there, somehow on the pictures I was unable to catch the 'right atmosphere' so I skipped those.. another time : /
oh yea.. Henry Miller
*Fernando Boteros'..
A one day visit to the Museo de Banco de La Republica.. long visit :) but worth it. Andy Warhol temporary exhibition, colombian painting exhibition, colombian contemporary art exhibition, Fernando Botero exhibition.. all in one (and also the museum of Banco de La Republica - but I skipped this one :P). Fernando Botero - you have to get to know his art if you are in Colombia, it's a compulsory point for all tourists.. seems it's the most well know artist of Colombia, but they have a lot, a lot more..
Yep, so this is what I do here :D
Well not exactly, actually, it was just one day. One day in the Teatro Colon, an old theatre here in Bogota - in renovation. I had the unique chance to see it from the inside, and have some fun segregating old theatre plays wardrobe. A lot of dirty, dirty work, believe me, but fun as well..
