Today was dedicated to getting acquainted with the city and preparing for this week’s meetings. After spending some time meeting, discussing readings and working on presentations we took a 4-hour tour of the city – and what a beautiful city!
The tour began with a trip to Cerro de Monserrate. This is one of the highest points over looking Bogota and so we got a chance to see the city and get our bearings. Following this overlook we visited The Museum de Botero which was quite fun – it was also wonderful to learn that the museums in Bogotá are free on Sundays. What a nice idea! Families were out enjoying their Sunday and the beautiful weather accompanying it. The next part of the tour was a walk through the old part of the city. Here we got to see the government buildings and learn a bit of the history of the country – we even caught the changing of the guards outside of the President’s house.
To end the day we all enjoyed a meal together in Úsaquen – a beautiful neighborhood in Bogotá.
Overall, this was a wonderful introduction to the city and we are all looking forward to diving into our explorations of the education system.
Kate Cottrell
Freezing temperatures in Cambridge yesterday and today. Lucky you!
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