Medellín the city of eternal spring The last week of May we spent in Medellín Colombia, at my insistence, after hearing so many nice things about the climate, the food, the safe surroundings, the great exchange rate. We reserved an airbnb relatively close to the metro, in a recommended neighborhood…but probably should have stayed in a quieter area. The view was wonderful, but it also looked out over a public square and several night clubs. The climate is so perfect you don't really need cooling or heating – but open windows bring noise as well as breezes. I loved the city, the vibrancy, the climate, the excellent public transportation and plentiful Uber service. A highlight of our visit was a cable car ride up the neighboring hill (going from 6500feet to 8000 feet altitude!), to a huge public park and botanical garden. Barbara was a bit afeared of the crowds and beggars downtown, as well as the echoes of the cartel battles of the 90s. But the shopping malls and apartm
Log of our travels and thoughts.