The Gambler

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

“You’ve got to know when to hold, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away, know when to run…” – Kenny Rogers, The Gambler 

I am dodging flying poker chips at the Blackjack table in the Portofino Casino in Medellin. Continue reading →

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10 Things I didn’t know about Medellin

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

 

OK, without further ado, here it is, in no particular order, my Top Ten “Things I didn’t Know” about Medellin: Continue reading →

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Medellin Sightseeing-Botanical Park and Explorer Park

Posted on May 6, 2012 by

 

OK, short and sweet:  Parque’ Botanica is a great place to go if you have a couple of hours to kill and just need to chill out in a beautiful park.  Continue reading →

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El Penol (The Rock)

Posted on May 5, 2012 by

 

I am standing on top of El Penol admiring a magnificent 360 degree view over the Guatape’ countryside after huffing and puffing my way 656 vertical feet up a concrete stairway to get here.  From this perch, you can see nothing but serpentine alpine lakes sparkling in the bright sun, the emerald green fields of local cattle farms and fincas, and the occasional hawk soaring high over the peaks of the Andes range stretching to the blue horizon in every direction. Continue reading →

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Medellin Tour Bus

Posted on May 5, 2012 by

Today, I tried to take the 4 hour Turibus tour from the Parque’ Poblado, and, to my surprise, not only did the tour go as planned, there was actually a guide who spoke very good English!  Continue reading →

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Parque Arvi and Sex Tourism

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Remember when I told you I’d take the Turibus around the city today?  Remember when I also told you there are a LOT of holidays here?  Well, today it’s Colombian Labor Day, and though it’s great because the roads are closed, there are people in the street, and the sun is out, it’s not so good because the bus isn’t running.  I only know this because a group of three gringos who also unwittingly came to the bus stop at Parque Poblado told me.  Actually, only one of them speaks Spanish (Ben), and read the sign to us.  But also remember, when on vacation, be flexible!

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Medellin Real Estate Part 2

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

I set out yesterday with James Lindzey, an American from Tallahassee who is one of the many younger expat entrepreneurs I have met on this trip.  He was accompanied by his lovely Colombian wife, Adriana.  Our mission:  to view 3 apartments in the Poblado area.

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