Most of Bogota's old town is build long the side of mount Monserrate. The top was once sacred to the local tribes. So the church destroyed all cultural remnants and build a church there. The catholic religion is very important for Columbians pilgrims would bind teeth around their knees and crawl up the mountain seeking repentance for their sins. Today most people take the cable car (also because the path up the mountain is not considered save anymore). Here you get a very nice view across the city and its more than 8 million inhabitants. You can clearly feel the height up here at 3100 m. I already felt it down in the city but on the mountain many people had some problems breathing, especially while climbing stairs. It is an interesting sensation. You feel ok when you just stand but every movement makes you breathing stronger.
Bogota's location on the Andes Ranges (the black plateau)
some decoration while waiting for the cable car
The Top of Monserrate, 3152m
The Swiss couple I am currently traveling with
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