Food Poisoning in Cartagena and Off to BogotaFood Poisoning There was no post yesterday because I had food poisoning and spent the day in bed. John went out a few times to get food but mostly stayed with me.Flight to BogotaI am feeling a little weak but much better today. We’re now checking in for our 1.5 hour flight to Bogota.Another uneventful flight. The guy beside me snores like a …
Walking Tour through El CentroReal City Tours– MedellinWe Uber into El Candelaria for our walking tour with Real City Tours. El Candelaria, also known as El Centro, is the heart of Medellin. As we walk towards the meeting point our guide picks us out on the street right away saying “Walking Tour?”. I guess we have the gringo look. Our guide is Hernan and I ask what marks us …
La Piedra and GuatapeBefore the TourHola- Its John to start today’s blog. I just wanted to stress the importance of context when speaking. At breakfast as we munched on our croissants Kimberly looked up from her phone and announced: “I only have a year left”. I replied: “Are you telling me over croissants that you are going to die within the year?” No, no she says, I was talking …
Medellin- Coffee, Parks and the Best Pizza EverBreakfast by the Park It’s bright and sunny. Yeah! We head to the hostel restaurant which is also open to the public. The restaurant borders a lush green park with a gurgling stream. It’s a beautiful setting and good healthy food. John has a stack of five pancakes with strawberries and bananas between each pancake. I have avocado on toast with a salad.Coffee …