Last day in Medellin, 14th Nov.

Today was both my last day in Medellin, and an overnight travel day to Cartagena. There were a couple of things left to do in Medellin - before I could 'tick it off'.
The cable cars that form part of Medellin's public transport system are a cracking idea. They allow people living in both the poorer areas (and the favelas) to easily get around town. It was a typically grey day, but the ride was well worth the approx. 50 pence it cost.
Later in the afternoon, I went hunting for a plaza that the people in Medellin are quite proud of: A major artistic figure to come out of the city is Fernando Botera. His paintings and sculptures of comically large human figures (real and imagined) are apparently influential and lauded. I thought of a contemporary British artist, Beryl Cook. I'm not sure who might have influenced who, but Beryl died before Fernando.
That's it. The day was almost over: Food at a nice cheap cafe, pastries and a coffee in another small cafe with a couple called Fransisco and Tatiana, and a last ice cream. A mad dash back to my digs to collect my rucksack, and a walk to the bus terminus - just dodging the afternoon rain (again).Read more