It’s with a little trepidation that we plan our trip to Colombia. It’s not long ago that the country was infamous for its drug cartels, ‘disappearances’, and the horribly violent hostilities between its political and would-be political parties. But as we step out of the airport terminal in Bogota and meet Andrea, our guide in Bogota, there’s a feeling of normality about the country which happily continues throughout our visit.

This evening we have our first Colombian cuisine experience at Cumbia House restaurant. It’s a restaurant that combines food with entertainment and the clientele are primarily parties of workmates out to enjoy the evening. Beer is in easy supply at the table but it’s the first time that we have ever had our bottle of wine served in a carrier bag as we leave the restaurant. Perhaps this is some strange Colombian custom?

It’s with a little trepidation that we plan our trip to Colombia. It’s not long ago that the country was infamous for its drug cartels, ‘disappearances’, and the horribly violent hostilities between its political and would-be political parties. But as we step out of the airport terminal in Bogota and meet Andrea, our guide in Bogota, there’s a feeling of normality about the country which happily continues throughout our visit.

This evening we have our first Colombian cuisine experience at Cumbia House restaurant. It’s a restaurant that combines food with entertainment and the clientele are primarily parties of workmates out to enjoy the evening. Beer is in easy supply at the table but it’s the first time that we have ever had our bottle of wine served in a carrier bag as we leave the restaurant. Perhaps this is some strange Colombian custom?

It’s with a little trepidation that we plan our trip to Colombia. It’s not long ago that the country was infamous for its drug cartels, ‘disappearances’, and the horribly violent hostilities between its political and would-be political parties. But as we step out of the airport terminal in Bogota and meet Andrea, our guide in Bogota, there’s a feeling of normality about the country which happily continues throughout our visit.

This evening we have our first Colombian cuisine experience at Cumbia House restaurant. It’s a restaurant that combines food with entertainment and the clientele are primarily parties of workmates out to enjoy the evening. Beer is in easy supply at the table but it’s the first time that we have ever had our bottle of wine served in a carrier bag as we leave the restaurant. Perhaps this is some strange Colombian custom?