The R&R Big Adventure

Last night we wanted to ‘check the lights’ at Theatron – billed as the biggest gay club in South America. It was supposed to have anywhere between 13-19 rooms (depending on which review you read), each with different DJs / genre of music. It certainly was big – but a 6 floor, 1960’s office block, that could do with more than a lick of paint. At a minimum, perhaps, a jet hose – and that goes for some of the clientele there as well. Thursday wasn’t the best night to judge it.

Today we decided to get some practice in for Machu Pichu, and the upcoming Inca Trail, and walk up the 1500 steps (and 600m ascent) to the summit of Cerro de Monserrate. Blimey, it was steep, but we felt good we completed it in under an hour, despite having no breath left to say so. This afternoon we had more biblical downpours, and although we avoided the worst, we did have to take shelter in a church (above ground today). I asked Robert to say a prayer whilst we were there. It must have worked as I didn’t see an oil tanker float down the street. Apparently these have been heavier and more frequent in Bogota this year than usual. At this rate, there won’t be any beaches left in the Pacific Islands by the time we arrive in December.

Tonight we are trying another (this time, Asian) gastro experience – SLVJ (Salvaje) Bogota, handily next door to us. It apparently has sister restaurants across the world. However I am sure the Marbella and Dubai ones won’t be at Bogota prices :)