Medellin is not a city that I have been dying to visit. However, the opportunity presented itself this summer because I have a friend who has a friend who lives there. It seemed to me that going to Colombia would be an adventure - unknown and possibly a little risky. Medellin turned out to be a beautiful city, where I learned an interesting history lesson about Pablo Escobar and was introduced to the artist Fernando Botero. My trip was a half city/half country adventure.
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| Hotel Charlee is in a very posh, but loud, part of the city. |
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| The view from my hotel room's balcony. |
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| The stairwell on each floor had a unique mural. |
Street Art:
After a few days in the city, I visited a "finca" (literally, it means property but I would call this one a "country house"). It was a beautiful home and provided a relaxing few days.
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| The driveway of the finca. |
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| The amazing backyard. |
Just in case you ever meet a native of Medellin, they pronounce the name
Med-a-jean. The "ll" makes a j-sound: like a hard j with a little buzz added to it. Say it that way and you will make a good impression.
I hope you are enjoying your summer trips. Personally I wish summer would last at least another month. Hey, a girl can dream.
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Me and my new friend, Lucy, enjoying summer
vacation at the finca. |
- christina
looks like you had a fun time, love the photos. See you soon.
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