Kitty's Adventures in South America

Quite recently, I left little Northumberland and my lovely job at Katie Kerr on a small adventure. It was an amazingly varied trip with a few interesting destinations. First stop was the capital of Colombia, Bogota; an exciting flurry of cars, museums and street art. The entire city is a spectacle; a mish-mash of old Spanish and postmodern architecture. There is a huge mountain named Monsterrate which dominates the centre of Bogota. One amazing thing to do (if heights don’t scare you!) is to go to the top of this mountain. You can choose between using a cable car or train to reach the top. It is extremely steep, making the journey a slightly anxiety-ridden experience. However, when you reach the top, the view is totally worth it. There is a beautiful church up there, which can be spotted from most places down below in the city thanks to the domineering quality of the mountain. Bogota is a fantastic place to see street art, and especially in the neighborhood of La Candelaria, there are some truly stunning pieces of work adorning the area. If you are a fan of beer, there is a great company named the BBC (nope, not the British Broadcasting Company) who are a local and lovely Brewery. Their selection of beers is fantastic and can be found in bottles in most bars around the city. Alternatively, you can visit their pub/restaurant in the city and try their produce on draught and enjoy some pub grub. There is a very traditional British/Irish feel to this pub, and stepping back out onto the streets of Bogota feels pretty surreal afterwards!