Images seen on the "walk" home, as well as breakfast.

This was an unusual day in that we had been off yesterday but had to come in today then off for a long weekend. It was going to be useful however as it let me print out the exams I had typed up and also a lesson plan. However before we started working the Science department who apparantly Technology comes under out here (Crazy really) had laid on breakfast. (It was the first time I had actually seen a lot of the teachers together as usually we are scattered around classrooms and departments). So here are some of the images of Pancakes, Eggs, and Hot Chocolate to drool over.
First Pic shows Carlos head of Physics a really nice guy..
Then we have pics of Maurico and Fraser preparing to toss the pancake, followed by Frasers attempt, then Gela's and finally Maurico showing how it should be done (complete with the 360 degree spin !!!.












The remaining pictures are images seen on my WALK home from school it took about an hour and its not something I would do every day as some of the adjacent areas as you will see are not perhaps as Gringo friendly as others.

This first pic is an area where the roads companies are mining stone.. its still bare at the moment as its being worked










But as soon as they finish the mining this is what happens. The Invasion Nation shanty town shacks built on any free space










Colombia is a very open city in some cases, this is a local hotel but they rent their rooms by the hour, you can use your imagination as to why. The sign over the door reads something like.. "Don't Fight, Make Love"










Road Pollution is a problem, look closely at the back of the cabs of the 2 lorries and the amount of fumes they are throwing out, it actually gives the air an oily taste as you pass and explains why many younger children and women carry a handkerchief over their nose.









The state of some cars makes you wonder how they can possibly stay on the road.










The mix of old and new the church is probably original to the area long before Bogota expanded and over took it. Now it sits amongst high rise and apartment blocks. Sad really it should have rolling fields and fences around it.











Bogota is keeping up to date with the latest technology BUT do they really need a sattelite dish THAT BIG !








So there we are images of the North of Bogota the area seen as being well off should give you an idea of how poor the poor areas are.

Hasta Manyana as I enjoy my loooooooong weekend.