Yo Amo Medellín
Although I've only been here three weeks, I'm starting to love Medellín, especially the neighborhood I've been staying in, Laureles. Just a few blocks away are the posh streets, where you can go for a drink or a nice meal. The city is built in a valley, so wherever you go there's a view: There's culture in the formerly gang-ridden districts, built on the hills going up from the valley. Everwhere in Laureles there are beautiful plantings: It wouldn't be Medellín without the pervasive art influence of Fernando Botero: Merry Xmas! My hotel is great, the most spacious room yet. With a Jacuzzi. Which I haven't used. $25 a night! And with flawless internet (first time in my travels) so I'm catching up some things I've really been looking forward to on the Criterion Channel. I heart butterflies in my bed: Have I mentioned the restaurants? Lots of little prix fixe/menu del día around. This time it was "chicharrón" aka deep-fried pork belly. ...