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South America » Colombia
July 9th 2010

Published: November 21st 2010

Another trip to Colombia, this one coming on the heels of Peru. Click here to access the previous trip report. Well past 3 months now since I returned. Just published it in the nick of time - heading to Argentina on December 8 to try again to summit Aconcagua. Not planning on taking over 3 months to get that entry published. PopayánAccommodation and food Stayed at Hotel Panorama (Cra 17 #3... Read Full Entry

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Sculptures

Medellín

Baby Got Back!

Signature derriére of Botero sculptures. He likes big butts and can't deny! Medellín

Birds of Peace

Left bird was blown up in a bombing years ago but left behind along with a plaque commemorating those killed. Parque San Antonio, Medellín.

Huge Sculpture

Parque San Antonio near our hotel in the center of Medellín.

Medellín as seen from Metrocable

Schwanky Poblado neighborhood can be seen in the distance.

Metrocable

Medellín

Metrocable

Medellín

Comuna Nororiental

Northwest Community - formerly a no-go zone in Medellín.

School's Out!

Comuna Nororiental, Medellín.

Comuna Nororiental, Medellín

Cable car continues above the neighborhood.

Comuna Nororiental, Medellín

Public library dominates the neighborhood.

Comuna Nororiental, Medellín

Chivas, Central Medellín

Gaudily painted buses. Also heard the term used to describe a goat. Don't get the resemblance.

Catedral Metropolitana, Medellín

Largest cathedral in South America.

Río Chicamocha

From the parapente LZ.

Sergio sneaking a smoke before lift off

My guide for the paraglide.

Cañon

Pan American Highway

Colombia probably has the most vomit inducing portion of the Pan American.

Mid Paraglide Photo

Enjoying the Ride

22nd November 2010

Maria jose carvajal
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colombia eres genial, popayan ciudad para no olvidar
estan geniales las fotos, te felicito mi vida, por ese gran blog...........................colombia pais divino para conocer.

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