Parque Arvi and Sex Tourism

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

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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Food to Die For-the restaurants of Medellin

 I am enjoying a monstrous Malbec (Los Moras Black Label) and an exquisite montadito in a café’ (D’Verano) just off of the Avenue Poblado in Medellin and I can report that, for a Monday night, it just doesn’t get any better than this.  Continue reading

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