Life in teh hostel

Bogota, 20.01.11 - in the bar

I'm in a hostel called the Musicology Hostel. It's located in the Candelaria, right in front of the presidential palace, in an old colonial house. It's owned by this Israelian traveling business man. He owns two hostels of the sort: this one and one in Brazil.

I've been living here for the past 5 days. In fact, I won't be paying because they offered me a job as a bartender. In exchange, I get full accomodation! This will be my home from now on. The place is lovely, and the jobs particularly enjoyable. I get to talk to people from all around the world woth fantastic travelling experience. They make me dream. I feel I won't have enough time in my life to do all I'd like to experience around the world. I'm reallyenjoying it. Jobs easy, and really good company. I dont know how long ill be staying here. At the beginning, was just till i found a flat. But I quite like it here, and I guess it's a good way for me to save money before I start travelling, coz fromw hat I hear from other's experience, this could be a really expensive trip - but no doubt fascinating.

Mu colleagues are essentially south american. Main language among staff members is Spanish. Diego is the only colombian, Gabriel is Aregtinian, Yden the manager, is french, and Nicole is Californian. Clients however, are from all around the world. It's amazing to work at the bar and listen to their stories, they've all experienced such amazing things in their lives, and they talk about it with a good dose pf passion.