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I'd be interested in any observations he has on the city. The locals (they call themselves "Paisas") have an abundance of civic pride.
Visiting my son in Medellin, Colombia
My son recently moved to Medellin and I paid him a visit. My first time to the city, second visit to the country. Breaking through the clouds, you see the mountainous terrain of the city. It's a beautiful setting even on a cloudy day. After a horribly lon...
Hope you have a great time with your son, and safe and enjoyable travels!
The meal definitely looks like it would hit the spot !
I have two . . . Zenith Cronometro & PF Kalpa XL
I'll hopefully snap a couple of shots during my stay. Thanks Larry. M4
Medellin sits in a beautiful valley. It's rugged and semi-jungle, semi-forested.
A few things for sure: the temperature is ideal year round (70F +/-), the city has a nice vibe, and the cost of living is low. There are 2 million people in the city and 6 milllion in the valley. Don't plan on walking anywhere in Medellin. The roads are s...
Enjoy the high altitude!
Wear lots of sunscreen! I've never been. Please share more with us!
High altitude and unbelievably steep roads. There's not a flat sidewalk in the whole city. This is not a city for taking long walks :-)
Here's the view from my son's apartment balcony. Thanks for looking patrick. M4 ...
Actually, yes, I feel quite safe.
Haven’t felt uncomfortable with my wristwear. It helps that my son is fluent in Spanish and staying in an upscale hotel. M4 ...
Nice neighborhood!
Can't tell if you're on the East or West side of the city, but it looks like a nice neighborhood like El Tesoro. More photos of the haute cuisine please!
He has a very interesting story.
I’ll dm you sometime if you’re interested. He has told me the city is beautiful and recommended I visit.