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Pedro Botero
It makes me feel quite cultural that I spent a good part of my day in an art gallery. Pedro Botero is a very prolific Colombian artist, from Medellín, mostly known for his sculpture. At least that’s how I would have known him for. The statues I know are usually of what I would describe…
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Democratic architecture
Today I did the Metro Cable, which is part of the transport system here in Medellín. Yesterday’s walking tour with Pedro confirmed to me that I hadn’t been wrong when I said that I used to have such a negative impression of the city. This was one of the most violent cities in the world.…
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Walking tour of Medellín
Today I went on a walking tour of the centre of Medellín. I loved it. It is run by a guy called Pablo, and it’s his company, Real City Tours. It’s free, and he just makes money on tips. He suggests a tip of $30,000 (COP) if you’re happy, and as that’s just over €11…
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Lazy Sunday in Medellín
I can’t believe I’m in Medellín. Of all the places I knew of in Colombia this was probably the place that was most tainted in my mind with drug cartels. And now here I am, and it seems lovely. I arrived bleary-eyed this morning to the North Bus Terminal, and got the Metro to my…