Tony James' photos

29 Along Walkway to Church Plaza

29 Along Walkway to Church Plaza

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Part of a walkway showing interesting decorative construction.
28 Covered Walkways To Guatavita Church

28 Covered Walkways To Guatavita Church

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Most of the walkways seem to radiate out from the central Church, so there could be no excuse for not attending when it rained.
27 Guatavita Buildings

27 Guatavita Buildings

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General view around the plaza to show the Spanish influence in building construction.
26 Lunch Stop in Guatavita

26 Lunch Stop in Guatavita

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One of the reasons for stopping here was for Lunch, so just to prove we were here.....
25 Guatavita Road Arch

25 Guatavita Road Arch

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one of a few Road Arches which appeared to provide covered walkways for the residents into the centre of the town. This seemed to indicate a likelihood of sudden rain possible.
24 Guatavita Town

24 Guatavita Town

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The new town of Guatavita, beautifully made and a typical Spanish style construction. Our first stop on this trip.
23 Laguna de Guatavita

23 Laguna de Guatavita

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This is an artificial lake as a result of a dam providing water for Bogota. Before it was made, Guatavita was a small town in the valley. The residents were all provided with a modern new town on the side of the lake as compensation.
22 Rural Scene Near Guatavita

22 Rural Scene Near Guatavita

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As we are travelling in the northern foothills of the Andes the scenery becomes more dramatic.
21 To Guatavita: Roadside Habitation

21 To Guatavita: Roadside Habitation

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Looks like a roadside bar or cafe.
20 To Guatavita: A Murky Scene

20 To Guatavita: A Murky Scene

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As we head up the valley from Bogota, parts became murky from low clouds.
19 To Guatvita: Roadside Orange Stall

19 To Guatvita: Roadside Orange Stall

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Produce selling starts early here.
18 To Guatavita: Roadside Flower Stalls

18 To Guatavita: Roadside Flower Stalls

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Early morning and overcast meant taking pictures from the Coach was difficult, but there was a lot of roadside sales going on as we passed.
17 Trip North-East to Guatavita

17 Trip North-East to Guatavita

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A new day, a new trip out of Bogota to the small town of Guatavita..
16 Bogota From Mt Monserrate

16 Bogota From Mt Monserrate

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The fantastic view of Bogota from the plaza in front of the large church.
15 Steep Walkway from Church

15 Steep Walkway from Church

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Very steep walkway from the main church down to a smaller church.
14 Church At Top Of Mt Monserrate

14 Church At Top Of Mt Monserrate

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The "Sanctuary of Montserrate" is a large Catholic Church at the mountain top which overlooks Bogota.
13 Road to Mt Monserrate

13 Road to Mt Monserrate

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Heading out of the city to a nearby mountain for the next stop. This included a cable-car ride up the mountain-side.
12 Bogota Side Street Views

12 Bogota Side Street Views

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A few general views as we go on-wards to our next destination in this trip. Oh good! It's raining! Home from Home.
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