Even Drivers Have Their Day

Celebrating the Virgen del Carmen, protector of drivers. 

In case you've been wondering what all of those bangs, which sound like gunshots or firecrackers, have been about, they apparently were the second.

The Virgin of Carmen

Last week was the commemoration of the Virgen del Carmen, protector of drivers. And they've been celebrating.

In Bogotá's chaotic traffic, the virgin has her work cut out for her.

By Mike Ceaser, of Bogotá Bike Tours