Cali

The trip to Cali earlier this year in May was short and efficient. We checked out the must-sees which were not a lot but overall, the city charmed us with the warmth of the people and its tropical savanna climate, of course.

Parque de los Gatos aka Cat Park.

Santiago de Cali, in short known as Cali, is the capital of the Cauca region with over 2 Million inhabitants and therefore, the second largest city in Colombia. Alongside Medellin, plastic beauty operations are very popular in the city. There are also some nice areas with restaurants, bars and pubs for wining and dining.

Jassclub Holiday

At the end of July Lukas got a whirlwind of guests - the Jassclub.

Playing cards is of course done best somewhere warm, which in Colombia is at the northern coast.
Before the Jassclub colleagues flew to the Caribbean, however, I was functioning as their tour guide in Bogota. We saw the most important sights: Monserrate, Andres Carne de Res, La Candelaria, Botero museum...

After Bogota was seen, it was time for the guys to the head to the beach. The men's holiday was indeed men's holiday. They were exploring the Caribbean coast by visiting Cartagena, passing Barranquilla to Santa Marta's Taganga, and as the highlight, even paying a visit at the beautiful Parque Tayrona. The evidence of the holiday material is mostly meant for the men's eyes only, but there are a few snapshots that I am allowed to share with you.

Before they knew it, the vacation at the Caribbean was over and it was time to return first to Bogota, then back home to Austria.

Mini Monster Attack

Last weekend, as Lukas went cycling, I stayed at one of the bike buddies' house near Bogota that was filled with cute little puppies.

* Warning: cuteness overload. You will want to adopt one all of them! *  

Seven six-week-old mini piranhas, three of them golden and four black. They look like Labradors - a bit like their mum - but their dad is only known as 'Champion'.

Feeding time! Poor mummy is suffering - the mini monsters have sharp teeth!

After lunch, the puppies had plenty of energy for playing.

"I was bitten by a mean, jealous beagle but still like to play with the tennis ball as big as me."

How can one resist these faces? And the fresh puppy smell? I should get a medal for not carrying one home.

And then we're out! Nite nite.