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December 1, 2004 By: Betty Ramsey Passport Destination: Colombia Packing Round 1. All of these statements are true of Colombia except NUEVO SOL IS CURRENCY . 2. Almost anywhere you go in Colombia you will be served a cup of "tinto" which is COFFEE . 3 The full name of Colombia's capital city is SANTA FE de Bogota. 4. Most visitors to Columbia fly into Bogota`s EL DORADO Airport. 5. What do the cities of Barranquilla and Cartagena have in common? BOTH PORT CITIES 6. This second-largest city in Colombia was once the world's cocaine trafficking capital. MEDALLIN Picture: fort on a hill Departure Round 1. You'll be served large fried ANTS if you order the food specialty "hormiga culona". 2. This right-of-center president of Colombia is a close ally of George W. Bush. ALVARO URIBE 3. Much of this 2002 movie is set in Colombia. COLLATERAL DAMAGE 4 Three chains of the ANDES Mountain Range run through the western half of Colombia. 5. Soccer is Colombia's national sport, but BULLFIGHTING is also very popular. Picture: wooden bridge On Tour 1. This national hero led the military forces that ousted Spanish rule. SIMON BOLIVAR 2 Bogota's Museum of GOLD is considered the best of its kind in the world. 3. San Andres Island has an underwater cave where this pirate is said to have buried treasure. HENRY MORGAN 4. The charming village of Raquira has a national reputation for producing quality POTTERY . 5. The annual BEAUTY CONTEST held on November 11 is the most important event in Cartagena. 6. Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero is noted for his FAT figures. 7. This colonial city is said to have the nation's most elaborate Easter celebrations. POPAYAN Picture: ruins in the cloud forest 8. "El Totumo," located 30 miles northeast of Cartegena, is a famous MUD VOLCANO . 9. The lively city of Cali is known for its hot salsa music and BEAUTIFUL WOMEN . 10. The Islas Belle ROSARIO is an archipelago of small coral islands southwest of Cartagena. 11. The archeological site of Tierran Adentro is noted for its BURIAL CHAMBERS . 12. The colonial town of Mompos is known for its furniture, especially these items. ROCKING CHAIRS Bonus Question One A church and a statue of Christ overlook Bogota from the top of this mountain. MONSERRATE Bonus Question Two Where on the map of Colombia is Bogota found? Area 3 Picture: large building with bridge over deep canyon Slide Show 1. The thick walls of Old Town are a landmark in this port city. CARTAGENA 2. The unusual Occidente Bridge is a landmark in this oldest town in northwest Colombia. SANTA FE DE ANTIOQUIA 3. The pre-Colombian city of "Teyuna" is referred to as the "LOST" city. 4. The landmark Santuariod LAS LAJAS is built on a bridge that spans a spectacular gorge. Clues for next destination: Sultan Large island Gunung Mulu National Park South China Sea |