tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post8327983088183061029..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Travel day! Villavieja to Bogota, ColombiaKevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-50457615359814627502015-12-01T07:40:59.283-05:002015-12-01T07:40:59.283-05:00Unfortunate that this happened but it is one of ma...Unfortunate that this happened but it is one of many reasons that we never travel at night.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-58602407834784103192015-12-01T07:32:44.919-05:002015-12-01T07:32:44.919-05:00About 3 or 4 days, it was only 20mg. He thought th...About 3 or 4 days, it was only 20mg. He thought that it helped a little at first but after that, not so much. I guess it may have helped more had it been 50mg.<br /><br />Thank you for the link, that could be very helpful in the future.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-21996258445862431072015-12-01T07:29:04.633-05:002015-12-01T07:29:04.633-05:00We are loving the temperatures here in Bogota, it ...We are loving the temperatures here in Bogota, it is very refreshing. You are right about safety and that every city has some not so safe places. Honestly the area where the hostel is, is not an inviting area at night, during the day no problem. We walked a lot yesterday and felt totally fine.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-20250092045333838722015-12-01T07:24:39.475-05:002015-12-01T07:24:39.475-05:00Yes, we have heard that there is. Keep in mind the...Yes, we have heard that there is. Keep in mind there is a difference between graffiti and street art at least to us there is.<br />Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-40288552943913311782015-12-01T07:22:29.139-05:002015-12-01T07:22:29.139-05:00It has only been a very slight improvement, unfort...It has only been a very slight improvement, unfortunately not enough to make him feel much better. We do think the cooler temperatures are helping though. Our visit to the doctor will also hopefully help, time will tell.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-69204182927806015352015-12-01T07:19:07.977-05:002015-12-01T07:19:07.977-05:00Thank you Dinah!
We love street art but not the t...Thank you Dinah!<br /><br />We love street art but not the tagging. Kevin will speak a little more on this subject in the next post. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-77414326719644169442015-12-01T07:16:40.696-05:002015-12-01T07:16:40.696-05:00We will have stop and have a look at that church. ...We will have stop and have a look at that church. We thought the same thing when we have seen some of the elaborate churches in Mexico. I thought the whole idea behind churches was to help the needy but looking at churches like that you have to wonder.<br /><br />There are still plenty of beggers and homeless. We are finding Bogota to be dirty and not the most attractive city, definitely think Medellin is better.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-80302861428961626752015-12-01T07:09:28.940-05:002015-12-01T07:09:28.940-05:00We don't mind tasteful street art and murals, ...We don't mind tasteful street art and murals, it's the ugly tags that we hate and yes, taggers should be jailed or at least made to go around and clean up their mess.<br /><br />Kevin has been prescribe a number of things so hopefully he will now be able to find some relief.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-81613376762311892972015-12-01T07:05:45.157-05:002015-12-01T07:05:45.157-05:00We hope so too!
It's really too bad that citi...We hope so too!<br /><br />It's really too bad that cities let this happen! We really feel that it takes away a lot from the city. Some cities have managed to overcome this and have become beautiful cities because of it.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-84062582009709837582015-12-01T06:48:46.235-05:002015-12-01T06:48:46.235-05:00It had subsided a very small amount but not enough...It had subsided a very small amount but not enough to stop bothering him.<br /><br />Yes it is a big city but not as big as Mexico City or Seoul, South Korea which both have well over 20 million people each.<br />Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-44142572862963030472015-12-01T05:34:36.837-05:002015-12-01T05:34:36.837-05:00I just saw this article below.
Edmonton Tourists...I just saw this article below. <br /><br />Edmonton Tourists Confirmed As Owners Of Burned Van: Mexican Officials<br /><br />http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/11/30/edmonton-tourists-mexico_n_8684242.htmlthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01977617102243218989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-3362816259661036662015-12-01T01:10:40.334-05:002015-12-01T01:10:40.334-05:00For how long were you on the prednisone? Did it he...For how long were you on the prednisone? Did it help and was it the 50mg dose? <br /><br />There is a very good free app/website for doctors to get consult on your type of skin rash. It is Figure1.com and it is free to doctors and it is available in Colombia. You can ask your doctor to use it in case they want a consult.<br /><br />Peterthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01977617102243218989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-39681365185642798982015-11-30T20:35:43.919-05:002015-11-30T20:35:43.919-05:00You'll love the weather in Bogota. Nice city ...You'll love the weather in Bogota. Nice city and friendly people. I think you'll find it is really a safe city. Like any big city, there are safe areas and not so safe areas. You're experienced travelers and have a good nose for those things. Have fun and take lots of pictures. living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-71604954964987792272015-11-30T18:25:11.318-05:002015-11-30T18:25:11.318-05:00There is a wonderful graffiti tour available.There is a wonderful graffiti tour available.gypsyrovershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11111977516437578740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-49152166925948652912015-11-30T16:29:28.820-05:002015-11-30T16:29:28.820-05:00Very good to read about your itching. Now you can ...Very good to read about your itching. Now you can enjoy your sightseeing tour of Bogota.Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-2453374613639808272015-11-30T15:42:37.063-05:002015-11-30T15:42:37.063-05:00I'm thoroughly enjoying your daily notes and p...I'm thoroughly enjoying your daily notes and photos. I, too, hope you find competent and efficient professional help at the clinic so that you have some relief very soon. Perhaps the cooler temps will help with the discomfort of the rash, too. Be vigilant on the streets, you two! About the graffiti, it depends on what the subject matter is and on what type of edifice it's been applied to. It can be lively, creative urban art or it can be gang- or socially-related vandalism. It can beautify a blank concrete wall or it can ruin what should have been protected architecture. Depends on the heart of the artist and the culture of the community.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12957769699606351020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-48849876388987511552015-11-30T11:29:05.870-05:002015-11-30T11:29:05.870-05:00I'll never forget all the gold in the church o...I'll never forget all the gold in the church on the main square even though it was more than 40 years ago when we visited. It depressed me, especially with all the beggars outside it in the main square. Hope things are different for you and good luck with that rash and clinic.Dianne (20 Years From Now)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08230267657526416536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-8825042916628118852015-11-30T10:59:19.252-05:002015-11-30T10:59:19.252-05:00Graffitti seems to be the plague of every city the...Graffitti seems to be the plague of every city these days no matter what country you go to. I noticed a lot in Lisbon when we were there but some artists had actually some talent and were more mural style. Amsterdam is plagued with it. Taggers should be jailed in my opinion. Definitely sounds like heat aggravates the rash. I have an autoimmune disease and get rashes regularly. Gold Bond medicated lotion helps, even better than prescribed cortisone, although not likely available there :(Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-10700645778299145042015-11-30T10:35:47.031-05:002015-11-30T10:35:47.031-05:00I hope you will get something figured out with thi...I hope you will get something figured out with this rash. Barcelona, Spain is also covered in grafitti, but still an awesome city to visit. Looking forward to your experience in Bogota.Peter Kouwenhovenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197113786491782884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-39793388068577800632015-11-30T10:25:39.261-05:002015-11-30T10:25:39.261-05:00Thats is wonderful that your itching and swelling ...Thats is wonderful that your itching and swelling has subsided somewhat, hope it gets better soon.<br />8 Million people that is one huge city.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.com