Field Trip

Not much to say today. We went on a field trip today to the Salt Cathedral. It wasn't a really interesting place to go, but I really enjoyed the ride there and back. Seeing the area surrounding Bogota was nice. We have primarily seen the city here and in Ibague, so seeing some of the country was good. Andres and Juan loved seeing the horses and cattle. We also got to talk to Julie from CHI and I got to talk to another family here adopting three children.
When we got back this afternoon, we walked to the mall. It was a good 30+ minute walk. The boys thought they were going to die on the way back! It was very crowded since it is Saturday. All we went for was diapers, snacks and Coke. When we were in Ibague Patricia would only take us to the mall on a weekday because she said it was too crowded on the weekend. Now I see what she meant - you could barely even walk in the mall and I was trying to push a stroller with bad front wheels and Dan was trying to keep track of two boys who have their own ideas about where to go and what pace to get there at. While we were at the mall of course both the older boys had ideas about what items we should purchase. They of course wanted toys. We said no. We did buy a couple of snack items for the next couple of days. Maicol was very disappointed that we didn't get what he wanted. That's the first time we've seen him in a bad mood. As we started our walk back home we got out the Cheetos and gave each of them a small bag. That did the trick for him. He was happy the rest of the night. Who knew Cheetos could work such miracles.
After we got back we let them play in the tub again. It only took 3 towels to soak up the water that escaped the tub enclosure. They really have a great time together. It is nearly impossible to get them out. Dan had to grab Andres and just take him out because he wasn't coming willingly. He told the other two if they didn't get out they couldn't have a shower tomorrow. That worked. I just hope they don't think this is the way they are going to take a shower every day when they get home. I only have a shower curtain, not glass doors that pretty much enclose the space so you don't have too much water leaking out.
Tomorrow is our last full day here. Not sure yet what we're going to do. We haven't bought any real souvenirs yet, so maybe we'll try to find a place for that tomorrow. If you think we're bringing you home something you'd better hope we find a place tomorrow. :)
We've got about 36 hours to finish a 3 litre of Coca-Cola Light, so we'd better get to it! Talk to you tomorrow.
Karen
Security in Bogota - broken glass imbedded in the top of the walls.

Bein' silly for the camera.

Cheese twists do a lot for a sour mood.

A familiar sight, but not worth waiting for.

A little too much to do.