So far so good in Colombia

Gomezman5 says on Aug 11, 2005, 14:39:

Sen...as long as you are in Bogota... And from your post, you like checking out the local food, you have to try a bowel of Ajiaco Santafereno. Ajiaco is Bogota, and while others seem to try, it is not duplicated too well in other cities. Basically it is a potatoe soup made up of a few types of potatoes with one in particular being indespensible...pappa criolla. It is made with Chicken and corn. In the end, at the table you add capers, avocado, and cream, and you are set for one great meal. You have to try it.

In any event, I don't know where you are staying so it is hard to reccomend a restaurant. But, I will assume you are on the North Side, and that being the case, you will find a restaurant called
Las Acacias. There are several on the North side. Almost every Bogotano knows the place and interestingly enough, the food is consistently good from one restaurant to the next.

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kernow62 says on Aug 11, 2005, 16:09:

Sen, don't listen to Gomez, he as an anal fetish. Try a bowl of ajiaco santafereño it is much better than an ajiaco enema!

For ajiaco there is a little hole in the wall place called Ajiaco y Ajiaco that had very good sopa and prices.

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Gomezman5 says on Aug 11, 2005, 16:24:

Thanks Kernow.... The whole reason that I reccomended Las Acacias instead of a dozen other places that I could name, is that there most assuredly an
Las Las Acacias near where he is staying as opposed for him having to look for another one that may not be near him.

Now go take care of your live in mistress

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jbk0904 says on Aug 12, 2005, 00:43:

Ajiaco? For sopa Ajiaco, there is one restaurant called, Casa Viejo. NO. 1 in Bogota. go and try....not cheap.

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poco says on Aug 12, 2005, 02:46:

A rip off ?? Damn, that meal costs $4,500 in most of Valle Cauca and it comes with juice. Is Bogota 20% higher or can they see you coming.

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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sen says on Aug 13, 2005, 16:13:

In Atlantic Moved to Barranquilla and then to Santa Marta. I still have to try out the dishes mentioned above,b ut will try when I am back in Bogota.
So far my experience has been been fantastic in the country. The people are very friendly and helpful. I have not seen anyone going out of their way to help us the way Colombians have done.

And have been filling my tummy with fresh passion and mango fruit juices. Hey, why should I go for any pop when there is so much fruit! And the avacadoes! Jees, their size!!!!

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sen says on Aug 17, 2005, 11:25:

Amidst Wonderful People We met a couple at Playa Grande -- a small beach close to Taganga. They were from Cartagena. We became friends, and they were planning to visit Parque TAyrona the following day, just like us, but were not planning to stay overnight. They decided that we should travel with them in their car, and not take the bus as it would be complicated. So the next day, we went together. They had also changed their plans, and decided to stay overnight.
We had a wonderful time. Booked a cabin and had swim. The night was not pelasant though -- very humid but could not go outside because of the giant cockroaches, grass hoppers etc etc.
Then we moved to Cartagena. Could not get a room at Casa Vienna, so booked a hotel in the centre. However, our new friends did not like the place. They have a nice little cafe-restaurant -- Restaurant Especia -- and decided that t heir friends should not stay in unsafe areas. So we have moved with them in north-eastern Cartagena.
I am moved by such kindness.
So, I am enjoying my time.

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Neonovo says on Aug 17, 2005, 13:55:

D A N G !!! Sen....you da' man... That's the way to tour; I feel sociotourisim beats echotourisim; meeting people, knowing them in their native habitat, doing with the romans as the romans do...

Paz
Neonovo

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sen says on Aug 19, 2005, 15:51:

Back in Bogota Cartagena was wonderful. On Thursday went to the Totuma mud volcano. a fantastic experience. In the evening met some Canadians, Brits and, of course, more Colombians.
Yes, socio tourism is one of the best things Colombia has to offer. Our friends in Cartagena were wonderful. The restaurant owner decided to let his assistant take over the restaurant for a while to give us a walking tour of the city. We saw all plazas and he even managed to get us into places normally not oopen for tourists.

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