Some Guy and a Camera

Tattooed man horseback riding on the breach in Máncora.

Gringo horseback riding, Máncora, Peru.

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.

N,S,E,O in Spanish. On the floor of the Police museum in Bogotá.

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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How’s that for a World Cup Look?

Calle San Martín in Barranco Lima. A major thoroughfare that passes the Bajada de Baños, Puente de Los Suspiros, and my apartment. All of which are major tourist attractions in the area.

A man walks alone up the Bajada de Baños, the ravine walkway to and from the ocean

Get out of the street Ting!

The Bridge of Sighs

A wall with a large crack over that overlooks the ocean. Poor wall.