11 Million PeopleOur first day of the trip to a vantage point overlooking this very large city.Monserrate, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2393Larry L. Jackson
Central BogotaMonserrate, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2398Larry L. Jackson
Guadalupe Hill from MonserrateA less tourist location that I would chose next visit.Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2403Larry L. Jackson
SanctuaryBasilica Sanctuary of the Fallen Lord and Our Lady of Monserrate, built 1650-1657.Monserrate, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2405Larry L. Jackson
El Senor Caido ShrineSanctuary, Monserrate, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2407Larry L. Jackson
Bronze SculptureMonserrate, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2409Larry L. Jackson
ViewGuadalupe Hill in the distance.Monserrate, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2411Larry L. Jackson
SanctuaryMonserrate, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2414Larry L. Jackson
Licorice PlantHelichrysum petiolareMonserrate, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2415Larry L. Jackson
Canary Island AeoniumAeonium canarienseMonserrate, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2418Larry L. Jackson
Guadalupe Hill from MonserrateSanta Clara Restaurant is a high end dining establishment on Monserrate Hill.Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2419Larry L. Jackson
Red Angel's TrumpetBrugmansia sanguineaMonserrate, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2420Larry L. Jackson
GondolaThere is also a funicular that operates on other days.Monserrate, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2422Larry L. Jackson
Club Colombia NegraBeer is often safer to drink than water in some countries.Origen Bistro, La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#5554Larry L. Jackson
Origen BistroJuanita selected this restaurant for lunch, a very good choice.La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2006Larry L. Jackson
ArtWall art is very colorful and well done.La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#3958Larry L. Jackson
BuildingLa Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#4006Larry L. Jackson
La Concordia Food MarketCultural part of our tour.Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2423Larry L. Jackson
La Concordia Food MarketOne of the numerous shops in the market that serves this part of the city.Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2425Larry L. Jackson
La Concordia Food MarketBogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2426Larry L. Jackson
BarLa Concordia Market, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2429Larry L. Jackson
Buildings near La Concordia Food MarketBogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2430Larry L. Jackson
BD BacataAt 67 floors, the tallest (current) building in Bogota.Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2434Larry L. Jackson
UmbrellasInteresting part of town frequented by tourists.La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2436Larry L. Jackson
StreetLa Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2438Larry L. Jackson
ArtWall art is commissioned and common around Bogota.Chorro de Quevedo Plaza, La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2440Larry L. Jackson
ArtChorro de Quevedo Plaza, La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2445Larry L. Jackson
Chorro de Quevedo PlazaLa Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2446Larry L. Jackson
VendorInteresting hat.Chorro de Quevedo Plaza, La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2447Larry L. Jackson
Debbie & JuanitaJuanita was our guide for the day.La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2449Larry L. Jackson
ArtLa Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2131Larry L. Jackson
ArtLa Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2452Larry L. Jackson
ArtLa Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2451Larry L. Jackson
StreetOne of the many colorful streets in this part of the city.La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2453Larry L. Jackson
Iglesia de La CandelariaConstructed 1686-1703.Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2455Larry L. Jackson
Mint Museum DoorThe main mint for the New Kingdom of Granada, New Granada and modern-day Colombia between 1621 and 1987.La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2458Larry L. Jackson
ArtLa Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2460Larry L. Jackson
Lievano Palace DoorBolivar Square, La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2462Larry L. Jackson
Archiepiscopal Palace DoorBolivar Square, La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2464Larry L. Jackson
Colegio Mayor de San BartolomeJust off Bolivar Square.La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2465Larry L. Jackson
Primary Cathedral of BogotaBolivar Square, La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2468Larry L. Jackson
Indigenous PersonNational Capitol, Bolivar Square, La Candelaria, Bogota, Columbia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2469Larry L. Jackson
National CapitolBolivar Square, La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2470Larry L. Jackson
WindowLa Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2474Larry L. Jackson
WindowLa Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2475Larry L. Jackson
DoorLa Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2476Larry L. Jackson
DoorFour locks on the door.La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2477Larry L. Jackson
Museo Santa Clara DoorConstructed in the 17th century, this former church is now a museum.La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2483Larry L. Jackson
Torres del ParqueLa Macarena, Santa Fe, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2485Larry L. Jackson
Torres del ParqueOne of the three apartment buildings adjacent to the bullring.La Macarena, Santa Fe, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2486Larry L. Jackson
Simon BolivarIndependence Park, La Macarena, Santa Fe, Bogota, Colombia, September 3, 20242024-09-03#2488Larry L. Jackson
Pesca DiamanteLunch location after our flight from Bogota.San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#2489Larry L. Jackson
Club Colombia DoradaAfter our flight from Bogota, we arrived in San Jose del Guaviare for a quick lunch then out for photos.Pesca Diamante, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#2830Larry L. Jackson
RockPuerto de Orion Trail, National Forest Reserve, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#2492Larry L. Jackson
Puerto de Orion TrailIt was very warm and humid on the trail.National Forest Reserve, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#2494Larry L. Jackson
Puerto de Orion TrailNational Forest Reserve, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#2495Larry L. Jackson
PouroffPuerto de Orion Trail, National Forest Reserve, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#2497Larry L. Jackson
PlantsLichens, Stemless Navia and other plants growing on the rock face.Puerto de Orion Trail, National Forest Reserve, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#2498Larry L. Jackson
Stemless NaviaNavia acaulis - blooming.Puerto de Orion Trail, National Forest Reserve, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#5318Larry L. Jackson
Puerto de Orion TrailGrowth like this in the tropics always catches my biologic eye.National Forest Reserve, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#1002Larry L. Jackson
CaveHow many years of erosion produced this?Puerto de Orion Trail, National Forest Reserve, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#1155Larry L. Jackson
Turtle RockPuerto de Orion Trail, National Forest Reserve, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#2501Larry L. Jackson
Stemless NaviaNavia acaulisPuerto de Orion Trail, National Forest Reserve, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#2505Larry L. Jackson
CavePuerto de Orion Trail, National Forest Reserve, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#2506Larry L. Jackson
Puerto de OrionNational Forest Reserve, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#2507Larry L. Jackson
Head ShapePuerto de Orion, National Forest Reserve, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#5324Larry L. Jackson
Small GuaviareEriocaulon species is best guess.Puerto de Orion, National Forest Reserve, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#2509Larry L. Jackson
BromeliadPuerto de Orion, National Forest Reserve, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#2513Larry L. Jackson
Puerto de OrionView from the other side.National Forest Reserve, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#2516Larry L. Jackson
Powder Puff PlantCalliandra vaupesianaPuerto de Orion Trail, National Forest Reserve, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#2519Larry L. Jackson
SundewDrosera colombianaPuerto de Orion Trail, National Forest Reserve, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#2523Larry L. Jackson
Zigzag BladderwortUtricularia subulata - Terrestrial carnivorous plant.Puerto de Orion Trail, National Forest Reserve, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#2526Larry L. Jackson
FlowersNo identification.Puerto de Orion Trail, National Forest Reserve, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#2527Larry L. Jackson
Unknown FlowerPuerto de Orion Trail, National Forest Reserve, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#2529Larry L. Jackson
Laguna NegroThe boat was long, very narrow and a bit less stable than I prefer with my unprotected cameras.San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 4, 20242024-09-04#2531Larry L. Jackson
Quinto Nivel Boutique HotelOur hotel.San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2545Larry L. Jackson
StreetQuiet in the early morning hour.San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2546Larry L. Jackson
StreetSan Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2548Larry L. Jackson
MarketSan Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2550Larry L. Jackson
FishMarket, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2551Larry L. Jackson
FishMarket, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2552Larry L. Jackson
MarketSan Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2553Larry L. Jackson
Guaviare River CrossingHeading across the river to Wilmer's Home.San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2555Larry L. Jackson
Arriving Wilmer's HomeThe flat is soft mud as can be seen from Wilmer's tracks.San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2557Larry L. Jackson
Guaviare RiverColorful riverboats.San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2558Larry L. Jackson
Guaviare RiverRiverboat starting engines.San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2559Larry L. Jackson
Guaviare River CrossingVery long riverboat.San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2560Larry L. Jackson
Wimer's HomeSan Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2562Larry L. Jackson
Two-banded SatyrPareuptychia ocirrhoeWilmer's Home, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#5337Larry L. Jackson
Mustache ErycinaErycina glossomystax - orchid.Wilmer's Home, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#5343Larry L. Jackson
Postman ButterflyHeliconius melpomeneWilmer's Home, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#5346Larry L. Jackson
Flesh FlySarcophaga species - feeding on butterfly attractant sprayed on leaves.Wilmer's Home, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#5353Larry L. Jackson
OrchidDimerandra emarginataWilmer's Home, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#5393Larry L. Jackson
Cacao PodsCacao criollo x forasteroWilmer's Home, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#5401Larry L. Jackson
Departing Wimer's HomeSan Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2563Larry L. Jackson
Guaviare River CrossingOld riverboat.San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2564Larry L. Jackson
VendorSan Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2566Larry L. Jackson
Bicycle CartsSan Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2568Larry L. Jackson
LunchEl Ranchon, San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#0823Larry L. Jackson
Burned VehicleFiremen were on the scene.outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2571Larry L. Jackson
RocksCiudad de Piedra, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2574Larry L. Jackson
Orinoco SchiekiaSchiekia orinocensisCiudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2575Larry L. Jackson
Glory BushTibouchina asperaCiudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2580Larry L. Jackson
Band-winged DragonletErythrodiplax umbrataCiudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2581Larry L. Jackson
BromeliadPuya speciesCiudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2585Larry L. Jackson
Guaviare FlowerPaepalanthus chiquitensis - old flower behind.Ciudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2588Larry L. Jackson
Guaviare FlowerPaepalanthus chiquitensisCiudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2589Larry L. Jackson
Pterogastra divaricataNo common name.Ciudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2592Larry L. Jackson
Unknown FlowerCiudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2594Larry L. Jackson
Unknown BeetleI see similar looking beetles in searches, but no certainty on an id.Ciudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2598Larry L. Jackson
Stemless NaviaNavia acaulisCiudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2599Larry L. Jackson
OrchidScaphyglottis prolifera - no common name.Ciudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2600Larry L. Jackson
OrchidScaphyglottis prolifera - closer photo for the flowers.Ciudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#5597Larry L. Jackson
Stemless NaviaNavia acaulis - blooming nicely.Ciudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#5601Larry L. Jackson
Vellozia tubifloraNo common nameCiudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2602Larry L. Jackson
Vellozia tubifloraCiudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#5605Larry L. Jackson
Night-scented OrchidEpidendrum nocturnumCiudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2608Larry L. Jackson
Guaviare FlowerPaepalanthus chiquitensisCiudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2612Larry L. Jackson
Guaviare FlowersPaepalanthus chiquitensisCiudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2614Larry L. Jackson
Ciudad de Piedra Trailoutside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2612Larry L. Jackson
Guaviare FlowersPaepalanthus chiquitensis - a dozen old and new flowers.Ciudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2620Larry L. Jackson
Meriania phlomoidesTypical leaves of the Melastomataceae family.Ciudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2621Larry L. Jackson
LichensCiudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2625Larry L. Jackson
LichensCiudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2627Larry L. Jackson
BromeliadCiudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2628Larry L. Jackson
Unknown PlantNo success searching for an id.Ciudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2630Larry L. Jackson
DebbieThere was little to no shade on the trail.Ciudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2633Larry L. Jackson
Lycopodium speciesCiudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2635Larry L. Jackson
Unknown GrasshopperCiudad de Piedra Trail, outside San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 5, 20242024-09-05#2641Larry L. Jackson
ArtRaudal del Guayabero, near San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 6, 20242024-09-06#2647Larry L. Jackson
Assassin BugCalliclopius nigripesRaudal del Guayabero, near San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 6, 20242024-09-06#2649Larry L. Jackson
Bocas del GuayaberoRaudal del Guayabero, near San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 6, 20242024-09-06#2651Larry L. Jackson
DebrisThe debris is 10 feet or more above the present water level.Raudal del Guayabero, near San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 6, 20242024-09-06#2653Larry L. Jackson
BoatsHeading for the boat. Note the amount of sediment on the ramp from high water flow.Raudal del Guayabero, near San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 6, 20242024-09-06#2654Larry L. Jackson
Guayabero RiverHeading up the river for a hike to Rock Art.Raudal del Guayabero, near San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 6, 20242024-09-06#2657Larry L. Jackson
Guayabero RiverRaudal del Guayabero, near San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 6, 20242024-09-06#2658Larry L. Jackson
Derelict HouseWell above high water levels of the rainy season.Raudal del Guayabero, near San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 6, 20242024-09-06#2663Larry L. Jackson
CurrentRaudal del Guayabero, near San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 6, 20242024-09-06#2667Larry L. Jackson
CurrentNearing our landing spot.Raudal del Guayabero, near San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 6, 20242024-09-06#2671Larry L. Jackson
Puerto LucasDebbie and our guides.Raudal del Guayabero, near San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 6, 20242024-09-06#2672Larry L. Jackson
Puerto LucasPreviously a home for a person named Lucas.Raudal del Guayabero, near San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 6, 20242024-09-06#2675Larry L. Jackson
Flame-violetEpiscia cupreataRaudal Tepui Trail, Raudal del Guayabero, Colombia, September 6, 20242024-09-06#2678Larry L. Jackson
Lycopodium,Raudal Tepui Trail, Raudal del Guayabero, Colombia, September 6, 20242024-09-06#2679Larry L. Jackson
CaterpillarsRaudal Tepui Trail, Raudal del Guayabero, Colombia, September 6, 20242024-09-06#2680Larry L. Jackson
Raudal Tepui TrailA moderately steep trail up to the Rock Art.
.Raudal del Guayabero, near San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 6, 20242024-09-06#2682Larry L. Jackson
Raudal Tepui TrailRaudal del Guayabero, near San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 6, 20242024-09-06#2684Larry L. Jackson
Snake RockRaudal Tepui Trail, Raudal del Guayabero, Colombia, September 6, 20242024-09-06#2686Larry L. Jackson
Root-spine PalmCryosophila warscewicziiRaudal Tepui Trail, Raudal del Guayabero, Colombia, September 6, 20242024-09-06#2688Larry L. Jackson
Raudal Tepui TrailAn abundance of roots to trip over.Raudal del Guayabero, near San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia, September 6, 20242024-09-06#2689Larry L. Jackson
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