Colombian Countryside

Saturday we took the boys to an artisian store called Maku. The boys each chose one thing as a special reminder of Bogota. We also purchased some beautiful linens for special occasions. There were some beautiful nativity sets but we were concerned they would not survive the flight home. Later in the day we went to a restaurant comparable to McDonalds called Presto. They have a five story indoor playground and the boys enjoyed climbing, jumping and sliding.

Sunday we took a van with two other families to El Dorado Lake for a five mile hike. We were concerned but the children made the hike just fine. The countryside here is very beautiful and lush. At the bottom we enjoyed corn roasted over an open grill. Then we traveled into the city for an outdoor lunch of chicken roasted on a spit. It was very tasty. Once we finished eating the afternoon was spent walking around the town and looking at handmade goods. On the ride home we enjoyed spectacular scenery and grand views of Bogota. Johnnatan and Juan enjoyed a nice nap as we traveled back to the hotel.

Here are some photos from Presto and El Dorado Lake.