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July 18, 2007 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC/BETT R Passport Destination: Colombia Packing Round 1. The capital and largest city of Colombia is BOGOTA . 2. Ninety percent of the population of Colombia belongs to the ROMAN CATHOLIC Church. 3 You`ll need a wallet full of PESOS to shop in Colombia. 4. This export product has traditionally been the backbone of the Colombian economy. COFFEE 5. This plaza that fronts the Palace of Justice is the heart of Bogota`s original city. PLAZA DE BOLIVAR 6. "Cumbia" is a style of MUSIC that originated in Colombia and spread across South America. Picture: park with large tree Departure Round 1. "Ajiaco," a specialty in Bogota, is best described as CHICKEN STEW. 2. This current president has taken a firm stand against drug-related guerilla warfare. ALVARO URIBE VELEZ 3. This U.S. sitcom is based on a Colombian soap opera. UGLY BETTY 4. The MAGDALENA River rises in the Andes and flows through Colombia to the Caribbean Sea. 5. The annual "Vuelda Colombia" (Tour Colombia) is a popular BICYCLE race. Picture: old fort On Tour 1. This explorer founded the first lasting Spanish settlement in 1525. RODREGO DE BASTIDAS 2. The historic area of Bogota is called LA CANDELARIA . 3. The "mochilas" made by the Arhuaco Indians are a popular souvenir. What are they? WOVEN HANDBAGS 4. Colombia is the world`s major producer of this gem. EMERALD 5. This popular tourist attraction is in the mountains just west if the town of Zipaquira. SALT CATHEDRAL 6. The famous "Balsa Muisca" is a highlight at Bogota`s Museum of GOLD . 7. This city on the Caribbean Sea is a UNESCO World Heritage site. CARTAGENA Picture: large church in a canyon 8. Topayan is called the WHITE City because of the consistent color of its facade. 9. This national park consists of 27 small coral islands popular with divers. ISLAS DEL ROSARIO 10. Bogota's famous tailor, Miguel Cabellero, is noted for making BULLETPROOF clothing. 11. Public art in central Medellin includes "Bird of Peace" by this famous Colombian artist. FERNANDO BOTERO 12. Expect to have your FACE PAINTED if you`re in Pasto during the Carnival of White and Black. Bonus Question One Bogota's Iglesia Del Carmen is called the WEDDING CAKE Church. Bonus Question Two Where on the map of Colombia is Bogota found? Area 3 Picture: circular terraces Slide Show 1. Hanging fronds of Tillandsia give this park in San Gil an ethereal atmosphere. EL GALLINERAL 2. "Castillo de Santa Fe Barajas" is a landmark outside this city. CARTAGENA 3. The fairy-tale looking neo-gothic Sanctuary of LAS LAJAS sits on a bridge over a deep river gorge. 4. Ciudad PERDIDA features the ruins of the terraced city built by the Tayrona Indians. Clues for next destination: Won't you be my… Ned Flanders Good fences… Border crossing |