Bogota - Post Report Question and Answers

But don't forget your:

Mini, lightweight umbrella you can take with you wherever you go! - May 2024


rain jacket. - Aug 2023


Large rugs for your wood floor apartments. Helps keep the space warm and insulate sound. - Feb 2021


Bike (great bike trails/biking culture in town). Snooty attitude (to blend in socially). - Jul 2020


Bring your umbrella, sunscreen and your bike. - Feb 2020


Umbrella, sunscreen, rain boots, hiking boots, bicycle, artificial Christmas tree (there are no real ones), and international ingredients. - Nov 2018


Spanish. Patience when driving. - Sep 2018


Umbrella, boots, and rain jacket. - Aug 2018


Rain jacket, Whatsapp. - May 2018


Patience - Apr 2016


Don't forget your electronics!!! You will be inside a lot and need to be able to entertain yourself. - Aug 2014


Bike, umbrella, and dog. - Jun 2014


umbrellas, boots, vases, space heaters, sweaters, and sturdy shoes. - May 2013


bicycle for the "ciclovia!" - Jul 2012


Walking shoes, raincoat and a plastic smile - Apr 2012


Dancing shoes. - Dec 2011


umbrella - Jul 2011


rain clothes. - Nov 2010


sense of humor, you will need to call upon it daily! - Sep 2010


computer with internet and camera for Skyping. - Aug 2010


Sudafed, for all the head colds. - Aug 2010


patience and willingness to adapt. - Aug 2010


umbrellas and raincoats. - Jun 2010


Summer clothing is a must, but for use outside of Bogota. - Jan 2010


shorts and tee shirts for weekend getaways. - Sep 2009


Umbrella -- it rains a lot, pretty much every day. - Dec 2008


Umbrellas, rain coats, happy lamps, because there is no sun here. - Nov 2008


Sense of humor and patience. - Nov 2008


Pocket umbrellas, huge golf wind resistant umbrellas, rain boots for the kids, ponchos for the kids. Don't forget your Spanish/English dictionary if your Spanish is so/so. Feminine products! Baby FOOD! Bring it or you'll have to make it yourself, the baby food here has sugar in it. - May 2008


Umbrella and Raincoats. - Apr 2008


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