Big City Style and small town charm...Medellin to Salento

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Published: May 1st 2012South America » Colombia » Medellin
April 2nd 2012

From the time we arrived in the Colombia, we hadn’t heard anyone say a negative thing about Medellin. Rumors of extra clean streets, good public transportation and some of the friendliest people in Colombia built up our excitement in a hurry. This would be quite a change from years past when Medellin was the murder capital of the world during the days of Pablo Escobar. Of course we love to hear ... Read Full Entry


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We saved and sacrificed and are now fulfilling our dream, the one that so many people think they can’t accomplish or are afraid to embark on. Our lives in Los Angeles were filled with Blackberrys, Starbucks coffee, endless traffic, meetings and insane works weeks. We traded in everything we knew for backpacks, instant noodles, one inch thick mattresses, bed bugs, twelve hour bus journeys and the most amazing memories we could ask for. We are on a tighter budget than most, trying our best to live off $50 a day for both of... full info
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Date: 1st May 2012

Good!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy birthday!!!!!! Enjoy Latin America: goodfood, full of colour and cheap...

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Date: 2nd May 2012

Happy belated 30th!
There's no better way to celebrate your 30th than being on an extended trip like you are! Colombia sounds fab and we hope to get there one day. Hope you are both well and still enjoying yourselves...our next blog is going to be of interest to you!

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Date: 16th May 2012

Nate...
A belated happy birthday from us... Many Happy Returns! :)

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Date: 24th May 2012

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Hi Chris and Amy, Keep us posted on your whereabouts...we should be crossing paths very soon. We have about a week left in Peru before heading to Bolivia. Hope to see you!

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