tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post2419894408190742265..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: "Watch your camera, this is a dangerous place!"Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-83463346015375668832015-12-04T08:37:53.365-05:002015-12-04T08:37:53.365-05:00We can't believe how much Christmas stuff is f...We can't believe how much Christmas stuff is for sale here and it is all the same. I wonder what they sell after Christmas?<br /><br />Yes, you have to be careful even at home but definitely have to be even more vigilant here.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-9547545020319889122015-12-04T08:34:21.822-05:002015-12-04T08:34:21.822-05:00We were hoping to go to Cartagena but we have run ...We were hoping to go to Cartagena but we have run out of time, it will just have to wait for another visit, maybe when we drive down with you two. ;-) Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-76454330425708763332015-12-04T08:31:43.607-05:002015-12-04T08:31:43.607-05:00I think there are quite a few cities that have a B...I think there are quite a few cities that have a Botero sculpture in them now. This is actually the third time this year that we have seen Botero sculptures, once in Monterrey, Mexico on the River Walk and then in the Botero Plaza in Medellin a month ago and then here in Bogota.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-67852443150876520252015-12-04T08:24:23.081-05:002015-12-04T08:24:23.081-05:00We have heard that Rome is really bad for pickpock...We have heard that Rome is really bad for pickpocketing. Like anywhere though you need to be careful.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-22845939356986673092015-12-04T08:22:36.068-05:002015-12-04T08:22:36.068-05:00It was our pleasure Contessa. After this visit, I ...It was our pleasure Contessa. After this visit, I doubt we will ever be back, Bogota hasn't really impressed us. We have enjoyed a few things about the city, mainly the Gold Museum but other than that we would give it a miss.<br /><br />We're hoping the rash continues to get better to.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-78842770756089445672015-12-04T08:18:46.929-05:002015-12-04T08:18:46.929-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-7875182704636160392015-12-04T08:18:22.228-05:002015-12-04T08:18:22.228-05:00Which painting or sculpture were you? ;-)
Amazin...Which painting or sculpture were you? ;-) <br /><br />Amazingly no, it's not a Flintstones type of flight. You are even allowed to check up to two bags at no extra charge!<br /><br />The Prednisone seems to be helping but Kevin hasn't slept well the last two nights he is still itchy. Hopefully, the itching will totally disappear before long.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-16947175712991468682015-12-04T08:11:57.749-05:002015-12-04T08:11:57.749-05:00Yes, the meals really are inexpensive but we sure ...Yes, the meals really are inexpensive but we sure are missing our home cooking!<br /><br />It's a great price for our flight, we may miss some beautiful scenery but we certainly won't miss that long bus ride.<br /><br />Yep, that is what most people wear, except for the business people who will dress up in suits and women in skirts and dresses. The women here LOVE their high heels, not sure how they manage to walk I them.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-70048534208294388082015-12-04T08:06:20.318-05:002015-12-04T08:06:20.318-05:00Lol, only if you are in the wrong part of city!Lol, only if you are in the wrong part of city!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-81491391137741965572015-12-04T08:05:19.154-05:002015-12-04T08:05:19.154-05:00Like anywhere you need to be careful!Like anywhere you need to be careful!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-20103608231960787512015-12-04T08:04:29.802-05:002015-12-04T08:04:29.802-05:00I like them too, some of them are a little on the ...I like them too, some of them are a little on the weird side but some of them make me smile.<br /><br />We generally feel good about using our bigger camera when we are out in the country but depending on the city and the feel we get from it, we normally just use our little one. I am sure that many people have no problems walking around the more touristy part of town with their bigger camera out but why tempt faith.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-18572641092134669632015-12-04T07:59:34.987-05:002015-12-04T07:59:34.987-05:00You are correct, you always have to be careful. He...You are correct, you always have to be careful. Here in Bogota you have to be extra careful, a two block detour can put from a good area to a bad area! Unfortunately street crime in Bogota is rising and it has been rising steadily with a huge leap between 2012 and 2013. We have rarely used our bigger camera outside in public here in Bogota, mostly our smaller one.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-26692624771624267732015-12-04T00:58:58.953-05:002015-12-04T00:58:58.953-05:00I see the Christmas vendors have their goods displ...I see the Christmas vendors have their goods displayed on the walks already! We saw a lot of that when we were in Punta Arenas, Chile two years ago. Then on Christmas Day, like magic, everything but the trash disappeared, as everyone was at home (or at Mass) enjoying the day. I'm always careful with my stuff, even here ... it just makes good sense.Nickie and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566506168550004304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-2475782011327719182015-12-03T20:42:04.503-05:002015-12-03T20:42:04.503-05:00With almost 10 million people in the metro area, a...With almost 10 million people in the metro area, anything could be dangerous. Botero is adored in Colombia. I don't know if you're going to Cartagena but their Plaza de Armas en the Fuerte San Fernando de Bocachica has a wonderful plaza where you can have coffee and admire the statues of Botero. living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-65981536774281177922015-12-03T19:59:57.898-05:002015-12-03T19:59:57.898-05:00I used to work in a building in Minnesota that has...I used to work in a building in Minnesota that has a "Botero" outside on the sidewalk. Never thought in a million years that I would read about him in your blog!!! Wow. Small world. The word was that the owner of the building has the sculpture insured for over 1 million dollars..... <br /><br />I used the sculpture when giving directions to friends meeting me and picking me up.... "Just park by the 2 fat people hugging and I'll find you!" :-)<br /><br />Monica and Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01131300682217593009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-74931638639473293862015-12-03T17:32:05.018-05:002015-12-03T17:32:05.018-05:00Great tour! Glad you still have all your stuff:) ...Great tour! Glad you still have all your stuff:) One of the worst places we have been for pickpockets is Rome, they seemed to be everywhere. Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-14283250012138348772015-12-03T16:00:51.929-05:002015-12-03T16:00:51.929-05:00Great photos, thanks for the tour to a city we wil...Great photos, thanks for the tour to a city we will likely never visit. Hope your rash is continuing to improve.Contessa https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482663305121297253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-90135564670576175352015-12-03T15:18:41.256-05:002015-12-03T15:18:41.256-05:00Great post!Great post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12957769699606351020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-11179308251696153682015-12-03T11:18:38.857-05:002015-12-03T11:18:38.857-05:00I think I recognized myself as one of the models i...I think I recognized myself as one of the models in the Botero Museum!<br /><br />For the price of your air ticket I was expecting you would have to help pedal or flap your arms, but the reality is it seems Copa Airlines has a really modern fleet of planes with a very good safety record. You guys always seem to do your due diligence.<br /><br />Happy to hear Prednisone is to the rescue. Hope the healing continues.<br />Stay safe!Dave McMechanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01321482378390568366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-85780240875971451292015-12-03T10:32:47.974-05:002015-12-03T10:32:47.974-05:00We can't get over the fab prices on your resta...We can't get over the fab prices on your restaurant tabs which includes the tip. The one hour flight tix saving you a long bus ride is great, too. Noticed people in your photos wearing tees, jeans, sweats - just like us. We are enjoying this trip with you! Stay safe!!! ;)Connie and Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324923679408549696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-51609628413282542862015-12-03T10:27:57.852-05:002015-12-03T10:27:57.852-05:00Must be a good place to buy a used camera!Must be a good place to buy a used camera!Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13764379862617396667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-34887149029896242312015-12-03T10:25:51.993-05:002015-12-03T10:25:51.993-05:00You just never know when in those urban settings, ...You just never know when in those urban settings, glad you still have your camera.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13387729758813853382015-12-03T10:15:46.557-05:002015-12-03T10:15:46.557-05:00I like the Botero paintings and sculptures. My fr...I like the Botero paintings and sculptures. My friend traveled in South America alone when she was in her 20's and carried her expensive camera all the way around until someone stole it at the airport leaving for the US. She says it was on her shoulder, she took it off and set it down to do paper work and poof! it disappeared into the crowd....she never saw the person's face just the hand reach in and grab. <br />Rita from Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722798328449733244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-79114275405326872822015-12-03T09:41:52.181-05:002015-12-03T09:41:52.181-05:00You always have to be careful. A kid tried to make...You always have to be careful. A kid tried to make off with my Nikon in downtown Guadalajara after I too had been warned (in English as well) that the kid had been watching me. He grabbed it and tried to run but I crooked my arm and he wasn't going anywhere. He gave up when a couple of locals came running.Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.com