Bren: I can’t say for sure, because I didn’t grow up in a city, but this is how I picture it. You grew up in a large city, only seeing trees and nature in the occasional manicured public park. Adventure to you is glamping at an all amenities camp site, and your knowledge of the outdoors is what you’ve seen on the discovery channel. Then, one horrible day, you find yourself stranded in the middle of a vast wilderness, with no prospect of rescue other than what you can do for yourself. You’re fucked………Now imagine the exact opposite, and you have my usual city scenario.

Kira: I should have known better than to ask Bren to write a paragraph about our experiences in cities. While walking through the famous ancient city, Tikal, in Guatemala, he told me straight up, “I’ve decided, I just don’t like cities, modern or ancient.” After that, I made a promise with him that we wouldn’t set foot in another ruin until Machu Picchu in Peru. And also because he is the same person who, after getting lost on the public transit system in Bogota for an hour, became completely frazzled and questioned how we made it this far but couldn’t even navigate across town.

I don’t mind cities quite as much, but then again, I am not the one driving in them. I agree with Bren in the sense that I prefer the wild, but every now and then, I appreciate the resources that come along with modern cities. I enjoy indulging on food you can’t find elsewhere, checking out a museum or a movie, and admiring architecture. I am a sucker for a beautiful historical district.

When it comes to beautiful historical districts, La Candelaria, in Bogota, certainly makes the list. It has cobble streets that are full of colonial churches, cute cafes, and museums. But, what really makes it stand out is the vibrant street art. Here are some of my favourites I saw during our 3 days in the area.