Bogota, Monserrate, More Gold, And El Tiempo

Greetings from Bogota! Here are some more pics.

I live somewhere out there....

Unicycle!!! For those of you who haven't seen how people drive here, let me tell you...he's brave. (and talented)

Colombian newspaper El Tiempo. Not sure if it's the most read newspaper in Colombia, if it isn't, it's close.

Still having fun in Bogota! Saludos!

Greetings!

Hi! I know it's been awhile since I posted anything. I've been workin, workin, workin. I haven't had a chance to take many pictures. Here are some of the pictures I have.

 Bogota traffic.

 Sunset

I'm still doing fine. Saludos desde Bogotá.

Zipaquirá

Founded in 1600 by the Spaniards, Zipaquirá (pronounced, z-paw-key-RA) is a must-see in Colombia. Located just 48 km north of Bogotá, (however, the 8,700 ft. altitude can still be daunting if you're not used to it), Zipaquirá has been habited since possibly 13,000 B.C., and according to a sign on the way into town, it is the "Salt Capital of Colombia." I completely agree with them.

The main square in Zipaquirá 

View of the city

 Typical street

The church in the main square, an impressive church, however, Zipaquirá has one of the most interesting churches in the world.

The inside of the church on the main square.

Salt mining has been the big industry here for a long time. Someone told that salt was a big deal for the indigenous as well.

In the 50s some people (pardon my historical accuracy) decided to turn the mine into a giant, trippy, cathedral built 200 meters (656 feet) underground in the side of a mountain. It's built entirely out of salt. However, that cathedral is now too dangerous to enter because of risk of collapse. So they built a new one about 20 years ago. Still amazing. Still made out of salt.

Waiting in line to get in.

The tube that leads us down to the mine.

Salt

This cross is 25 feet tall. And made out of salt.

Mass is actually held here and people come from all over Colombia to attend.

The ceiling is at leat a couple hundred feet tall. 

You can go even deeper if you want. But you have to pay, and where a hard hat. 

Bikers!!

Still in Bogotá and still having fun!
Saludos desde Bogotá!