Sketches from the Big Bog; if you’re thinking of visiting or living in Bogotá, Colombia’s capital, these posts could be useful.

Loco for lichens

Colombia is a hot-spot for lichens, amazing lifeforms that combine fungi and algae

Dying for a breath of Bogotá air

Bogotá’s air pollution problem analysed.

The Untouchables

Having my car checked for its yearly ‘technical revision’ revealed some realities to how things work in Bogotá… This story first appeared in The Bogotá Post in 2016.for related posts see:– Make Driving Fun in Bogotá– Corruption: do you feel the bite? My car is due its revision tecnica, the yearly mechanical check to make sure it is fit for the road. A friend visiting Colombia for the first time is surprised to hear of this legal requirement. ´You mean