Rachel Brennan
Rachel Brennan

May 11, 2026 at 09:25 AM (edited) 🇨🇴 Bogotá, Colombia

WIN: Bargained for a queso costeño at Paloquemao market

Went to Paloquemao market on Saturday looking for queso costeño. Asked the price (15,000 COP, full block). Smiled, said "ay no, está caro, ¿no me lo deja en 12?" The vendor laughed, said "para ti, 13," and we shook on it.

I felt like a local for exactly 8 seconds. Then I realized I was still paying in pesos using a credit card from a US bank speaking English-flavored Spanish. The 8 seconds were great.


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James Whitmore
James Whitmore
May 11, 2026 at 07:28 PM
Welcome to one of life's best small joys. The 8 seconds are real.