On top of the world in Guatape!
This post is gonna be a little disjointed...I apologize. I'm so far behind in posting photos, it's tough to keep everything in a nice order. But, it's all a fun ride and I hope you enjoy the photos. Guatape is a small little town south (I think) of Medellin. It is a nice little weekend escape for those that live in the busy city of Medellin. As you look at the fotos, I'm sure you'll see why. Johnny, Andy and I went out for the day and just had a wonderful, relaxing time.


Center square from a nearby hotel rooftop. Beautiful, huh?


Church in the center parque of Guatape.
Center square, Guatape.Simon Bolivar, Libertador de mucho de Sur America!Translation: "The clean and pure truth is the best form of persuasion."-Simon Bolivar

This is one THE reason tourists come to Guatape...La Piedra de Penol. There's over 720 stairs to climb all the way to top. However...you're rewarded with a staggering 360º view once you've reached the top.
Johnny-The Dane- taking in the view.Andy of the Cranky Kroc (soon to be hostel in Bogota) feeling quite accomplished.What a view!!!

A friendly dog we met at La Piedra.
He's actually enjoying the massage, although it looks like Andy's killin' him.Loads of beauty in Guatape.
Fresh Chorizo being made in Guatape' Colombia.

On the streets in the Colombia's 2nd largest city, MEDELLIN.
Translation: "The Latin Vanity is Good!"
Medellin Graffiti.
You can buy just about anything on the busy streets of Medellin.
Colombian Artist, Botero's Bronze statues.
These Colombian women are not humble when it comes to fashion!





NIGHTLIFE IN MEDELLIN
Me, Martin, and John from Utah. I spoke quite a bit to Martin this night while we were all hanging out drinking beers. He's 13 and he sells gum on the streets. He also had another friend with him, Edwin who is 11. He sells cigarettes. At first I thought they were hanging out working the streets together, you know, since they have different products to sell...but at one point, Edwin whispers to Martin and then walks off. Well, I was pretty sure what was up, but wanted to hear if from Martin himself. So, I asked him...where's Edwin going? Martin, said he had to go make some money. It's so crazy to think about their life and all it entails.
John and Johnny with Jenn in the background.
John, Johnny, Wayne (standing in blue), Ryan in Orange, Jenn and Me.
The Medellin night crew.