The Colombian Police, Obleas, Ajiaco and Apologies

So after coming back from Paloquemao, I watched some futbol, downloaded a movie and was getting ready for a nap when the police came calling at the hostel. They said that the previous crappy hostel we were at claimed we didn't pay them. I thought we were done with that place! Another lesson: always get a receipt for payment...especially from a terrible hostel. The police called the hostel (who had just called them to come talk to us) and then they confirmed that we had in fact paid in full. The police were very apologetic once those idiots realized that they were paid.

Never ever go to Alterego Hostel in Bogota! That is the title of my TripAdvisor review.

After that, I went for a walk and bought some empanadas. One with beef and rice, one with chicken and rice. No pics. I was too hungry and inhaled them. However, I did promise a picture of an oblea on the last post and I'll do you one better with a video. The lady had already layered on the caramel and one layer of cheese. In the background there is a lot of music because someone was trying to sell something. Bogota is not always buzzing with music, so please don't think that is the case.

The girl from the hostel came by to apologize. She said her manager made her call the police. She looked like she was genuinely sorry. I couldn't really tell from her words even though she brought an interpreter with her. Oh yeah, she speaks no English. But she could have told her boss we paid the full amount and avoided this whole thing. Oh well...a mildly entertaining story with a ho-hum ending.

Met an old guy at the restaurant we went to for ajiaco. He's been travelling the Pacific coast of the Americas on his boat. Seems like a pretty good idea. Ajiaco is a semi-thick stew of three types of potato with spices and chicken breast. The soup is topped with capers and cream. Rice and avocado is served on the side.

This one's for you Gabby