Some Guy and a Camera

Tattooed man horseback riding on the breach in Máncora.

Fisrt shto of Máncora! Fishing boats of the coast of Máncora, Peru.

I’ve seen this method of security around South America. Broken bottles affixed to the tops of walls seem to work quite well in place of barbed wire, and cheaper too!

This policeman, I use the term man loosely, was barely two decades old. Here he tells the story of Pablo Escobar and his closest Lieutenants. The national pride with which he spoke was incredible. All of the police and military I have spoken to thus far here in Bogota have been incredibly polite and helpful. Addressing me as caballero (A gentleman, me?!), they have been eager to help and tell me about their history and the current state of affairs here.

Vendors crowd into the main plaza in the Candelaria in Bogota. Two days before Colombian Independence day.

Extravagantly adorned military officers litter Bogota’s streets. Keeping the peace, I suppose. Although I must admit, in this area with all random backpack checks and constant presence, it feels more secure than some places I have been. Word is that Colombia has certainly “cleaned” itself up. I’ll take a large police presence over car and letter bombs any day.

I am not sure I will ever get over my fascination with armed military personnel on the street.

A street in the Candelaria neighborhood in Bogota, Colombia.

There is a section in the National Police Museum dedicated to Pablo Escobar. The police make a point to express that it is not to exonerate the man, only to pay respect to the police involved in his pursuit and eventual execution.

Freija

The lovely and talented Hallie Chase.

Supporting Holland during the world cup 2010 in Lima.

Our beloved tattourist. Tattooing people on his travels around South America.

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The Bridge of Sighs

Near the bajada de baños in Barranco, adjacent to a very pretty park. Who knew?

My friend Lucía.

This is a windmill. The wind spins the blades and the blades in turn transfer their energy to a drill bit of sorts that pumps water from the ground. Just so you know.

A night shot of a tree that is lit from beneath. Really, what else is there to say?

A little train car restaurant. Seems everywhere has one. This one has a pretty tasty vegetarian lunch buffet. Huacatay here I come!