One of the positive things about the apartment we just moved into in Bogota is that it is only a few blocks away from El Virrey Park, one of the most extensive green areas in this part of the city. So, when the weather let me, I don't miss the chance to take a walk in the park at different times of the day. The walk I'm sharing today for the #wednesdaywalk, I took with my husband last Saturday.
We went for a walk in the afternoon and, although it was a bit cold, it wasn't raining, so without hesitation we walked towards the Parque El Virrey.
The streets near the park are very tree-lined.
This street caught my attention because of the pair of houses. In this area of the city most of those houses that I find so beautiful have disappeared giving their place to buildings.
We arrived at the park and it was getting late in the afternoon. It was quite quiet and less crowded than usual for a Saturday afternoon because last weekend was a long holiday in Colombia and people here usually take advantage of those weekends to get out of the city.
Still there were people walking their dogs, some resting and enjoying the afternoon in the park.
This park is an oasis of tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle of the city.
We walked around the park a few times and after a while we decided it was time to take a break and have a coffee.
We went to a nearby cafe called Les Amis. I love this place because its decoration is like going to visit a friends house. The place is owned by Argentinians and is like a little coffee shop in San Telmo, Buenos Aires in Bogota.
We ordered a filtered coffee in French Press. It was an origin coffee from the Huila region.
I had an Argentine empanada with meat and olives and a pastrie with blueberries and pastry cream.
But the best was the cheese cake my husband ordered. I think it is the best cheesecake I have ever tasted, it had lemon and guanabana and it was super creamy.
