Colomiba - Medellin Oct 2010

Since living here in Colombia, we have been able to travel a little and see other parts besides Bogotá. Last October we all took a trip to Medellín. Historically one of the most dangerous cities in Colombia, Medellín has become a rather thriving and attractive city. Medellín also has this amazing metro-cable, much like a ground metro system but with cable cars, which transports commuters to and from neighborhoods high in the Andes Mountains. I've included some pictures of our trip below. Also, click on this link to see more! This picture shows the neighborhoods in the Andes. Notice no cars on the roads. I love how the houses are sweetly nestled into the trees.

I liked this picture demonstrating the ingenuity of Medellín residents putting a varitey of resources to good use fortifying their roofs. While the houses may look poor, I found myself wanting to live in such a close-knit, friendly looking place.


Medellín also has an Exporatorium, including a small aquarium. Here are Nils and Jane standing in front of a tank featuring fresh water fish and trees.

A picture of me and Jane at the last stop of the metro-cable. As you get off you see the vast forest of the Andes Mountains. So beautiful, but picture-wise it just looks like a bunch of green trees...

Medellín is a pleasant and bustling city, not quite as busy as Bogotá but with all the conveniences. There is still the constant threat of rain, but it's much warmer than the year-round Autunm-feel of Bogotá.

And I just have to include this one last picture. As we were coming back from our trip to the top of the metro-cable, I captured this. I thought it striking the contrast between the new, well-groomed street and the girl riding a donkey.