I wish I hadn't told anyone I was going. Once I did people started to tell me how dangerous it was. Before I had landed I was already nervous and scared. I've never felt that way before. I wasnt able to truly enjoy the experience because of these pre-concieved notion of the dangers I may encounter in Colombia. Malaika and I landed in Bogota, it was 11pm at night, stepping out of the airport it felt like a fall night. Immediately I felt a disappointing feeling. I had a summer time mindset, this isn't what I had envisioned. We came to enjoy the spas, this wasn't Malaika's typical spot.
We woke up in the morning to a gray and gloomy day. While we were eating breakfast we both had this disappointing look on our faces and I suggested going back to the airport to fly to Cali. So we did!
We arrived in the evening but as soon as we landed it was a completely different vibe. It was warm and calming. We took a bus to the terminal and a taxi from there to the hostel. Although the taxi driver was making me nervous we made it safe.
Sunday everything was closed but we were able to go visit the JC statue and do some site seeing which was very nice. That night we were going to go salsa dancing but as the boy left the hostel he quickly returned. His heart was beating so fast and seemed so scared. He put my hand on his chest. Said these guys started chasing him for no reason. He stayed in and I certainly wasnt going anywhere now.
In the morning we woke up, enjoyed our coffee and headed to the square. Made our appointments for the spa and went to receive a mani and peti in the meantime. I was enjoying reading my book, enjoying the environment around me. This day I enjoyed 5 hours of spa treatments. Scrubs, full body masks, heated wraps, facial, massage..it was amazing and so relaxing.
Malaika and I enjoyed an amazing dinner where imwe laughed and spoke about our futures. Alao planned our next trip to Colombia but in Cartagena by the ocean!
I took an "uber" to the airport at 3am. Standby, always stressful. I was headed to Europe...fingers crossed that I'd make these flights. Bound for Greece, sea, sun, and what everyone's life should contain! Complete relaxation.