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- 5 jul 2023
- ☁️ 27 °C
- Altitud: 1.496 m
- Colombia Departamento de Antioquia Medellín Las Palmas 6.2431, -75.5667686°14’35” N 75°34’0” W
Día 16
Arrival in Medellin
5 de julio de 2023, Colombia ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
After another entertaining spin in Bogota traffic we made it to the airport and hopped on a plane to Medellin.

Medellin is the 2nd largest city in Colombia, set in a "bowl" with steep mountains all around. Tomorrow we will explore the city and on Friday visit nearby historic Guatape.

We had a delicious lunch at Asados Exquisitos, including the local favourite dish Bandeja Paisa which is pork belly, blood sausage, chorizo (sausage), minced meat, rice, beans, a fried egg, fried plantain, avocado and a small corn arepa. (I had a steak.)

After check-in we had drinks on the hotel roof terrace and later met some local friends of Claudia and Dean for dinner. It was a great introduction to the city... and hopefully we can burn it off exploring tomorrow!Leer más
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- 6 jul 2023
- ☁️ 24 °C
- Altitud: 1.492 m
- Colombia Departamento de Antioquia Medellín La Alpujarra Plaza Mayor 6.244381, -75.5712576°14’40” N 75°34’17” W
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Día 17
Exploring Medellin
6 de julio de 2023, Colombia ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
After a hotel breakfast we caught a taxi to the start point of our bus tour of Medellin which Claudia had organised. This was absolutely the best way to see the city and major landmarks.

The first thing that strikes me about Medellin is how green it is - almost everywhere there are trees planted and the near constant shade is very welcome. The city definitely feels more hemmed in by mountains compared to Bogota.

We had lunch at a very flash shopping centre where the teenagers finally sampled Colombian KFC (verdict - tastes the same) and continued our bus tour.

For dinner and drinks we went to a corner bar near the hotel and Trav from Gringo Tuesdays joined us. Tomorrow (Friday) Claudia has organised transport to the historic area of Guatape and then an evening flight back to Bogota.Leer más
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- 7 jul 2023, 3:00
- 🌧 15 °C
- Altitud: 1.894 m
- Colombia Departamento de Antioquia Guatapé 6.232515, -75.1597936°13’57” N 75°9’35” W
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Día 18
Guatape
7 de julio de 2023, Colombia ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
After the rock it was a short drive to the lakeside town of Guatape. When Sonya was here in 2015 this was a fairly small, quiet place. Like all the shops and restaurants at the base of the rock, it has expanded massively.

The town still has some charm with a lovely main square and colourful buildings, many with decorations on the outside showing the type of business. The area along the lake front has been renovated and after the teenagers had fun on the play equipment we had a beer on one of the boats to toast Patrick turning 19. (Georgia had lemonade.)

It was a great day and huge thanks to Claudia for organising the transport. We left Guatape for Medellin airport and after a delayed flight to Bogota and entertaining ride in a barely roadworthy van with seats ("taxi") we were back at Miguel and Christina's place.

Our last weekend will be spent in Bogota and we fly home late Monday night local time.Leer más
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Viajero so colourful!
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Viajero Yes pretty but a mad place now. Has been discovered
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- 7 jul 2023, 12:30
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitud: 2.002 m
- Colombia Departamento de Antioquia Guatapé Piedra El Peñol El Peñón de Guatapé 6.219663, -75.1795016°13’11” N 75°10’46” W
Día 18
La Piedre del Penol
7 de julio de 2023, Colombia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Happy 19th Birthday Patrick!

We left Medellin this morning and headed towards the lakeside town of Guatape. But first we visited La Piedre del Penol, which is a huge granite rock about 200 metres high. There is a staircase with about 650 steps so naturally we climbed to the top.

Of course, the view is spectacular. The lakes and landscapes are in part the result of dams which also provide hydro electricity (Colombia is heading towards 90% of their electricity from hydro).

We decended the rock and had lunch, then continued on to Guatape itself.Leer más
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- 8 jul 2023
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Altitud: 2.659 m
- Colombia Distrito Capital de Bogotá Bogotá D.C.Santa Fé 4.615196, -74.0681394°36’55” N 74°4’5” W
Día 19
National Museum and Dinner
8 de julio de 2023, Colombia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Saturday morning and Claudia, Sonya and I caught the bus to the National Museum of Colombia which is located in a former prison close to the downtown area. The Museum is fascinating, very comprehensive and does not shy away from the difficult history of the country.

The teenagers went to Bogota Bulldogs football training with Dean and had a Ramen lunch afterwards!

We had a special dinner for Patrick's birthday at Andres DC which is one of the best restaurants in Colombia. The restaurant is over 5 floors with amazing food, performers, music and dancing. We were joined by Harry and Carolina and it was a wonderful evening... might be some sore heads in the morning!Leer más
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- 10 jul 2023
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Altitud: 2.547 m
- Colombia Distrito Capital de Bogotá Bogotá D.C.San Pablo El Dorado International Airport 4.698999, -74.141434°41’56” N 74°8’29” W
Día 21
Farewell Colombia Family
10 de julio de 2023, Colombia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
It is 10pm Monday and we are waiting for our flight to Santiago. The last 2 days we have been in Bogota spending time with our Colombian family.

Yesterday we ticked off a very important dining experience - Crepes and Waffles (Georgia's is pictured). Then we spent some time at street markets buying souvenirs and gifts and had a beer in a rooftop bar. Claudia arranged dinner - a huge delivery of empanada's. What a country!

Today we packed our bags and relaxed. Iris made delicious ajiaco for lunch (accompanied with leftover empanada's). Then one final shopping expedition to "Exito Wow" to stock up a bit more. Dean spent time teaching his niece and nephew's the art of playing pool... and then they beat us 3-2!

We have had a wonderful time and loved staying with our Colombian family. We are so appreciative of your hospitality and generosity. Villa de Leyva is always a special place and Cartagena was a highlight. But family is what made this trip special.Leer más
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- 12 jul 2023, 7:00
- 🌙 7 °C
- Altitud: 12 m
- Australia State of New South Wales Marrickville Tempe Alexandra Canal -33.93424, 151.17639733°56’3” S 151°10’35” E
Día 23
Layover in Sydney
12 de julio de 2023, Australia ⋅ 🌙 7 °C
Have arrived in Sydney from Santiago. Cleared customs and we all are having a toastie in the Qantas Lounge. Feels good to be home! (Flying to Melbourne at 9pm).
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- 12 jul 2023, 11:00
- ☀️ 14 °C
- Altitud: 112 m
- Australia State of Victoria Hume Attwood Gellibrand Hill -37.659489, 144.85973237°39’34” S 144°51’35” E
Día 23
Back in Melbourne
12 de julio de 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
End of the trip!
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Viajero that went quick!! welcome home
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Viajero Good to be home but tired. When do you all get back?
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Viajero next week! its gone so quickly!
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- 11 jul 2023
- ☁️ 12 °C
- Altitud: 477 m
- Chile Región Metropolitana de Santiago Pudahuel Santa Teresa de Lo Ovalle Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport -33.400652, -70.79322733°24’2” S 70°47’36” W
Día 22
Home via Santiago, Sydney
11 de julio de 2023, Chile ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Lay over in Santiago before flying home.
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