Forget Medellin

You know me ... as long as I can take a few good photos, I'm pretty happy - but we'll talk about the photography later. Mom always said if you couldn't say something nice, you shouldn't say anything at all. So here goes. Medellin has some good public transportation. The Metro system is efficient and comfortable. The people in the city are very friendly and helpful. Prices are very low. The fresh fruit is incredible. As far as I know, there are no more impressive Christmas lights anywhere in the world. And of course Medellin is the home of one of my favorite artists - I got to see all of those famous Botero statues in the plaza, as well as many more in the museum. I will have a whole greater appreciation of my Botero print which hangs in my bathroom now. My main reasons for coming to Medellin were to see the incredible Christmas light shows along the river, in the parks and throughout the city and also to see the Boteros. We did that. Both were great. My suggestion if you want to come to Medellin - come during December to see the lights, go to Plaza Botero and the museum. And bring your own food. Allow yourself two days.