If you enjoy art and know a few artists you may already be aware of the Museo De Antioquia and Fernando Botero from Medellin in Colombia, and this article about our visit to the Museo De Antioquia will inspire you to visit Medellin. Day 189 – September 7th, 2014. What first attracted us to this place was […]
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This post about the Fruits of South America will be constantly updated as and when we get the chance to try a new or different fruit. We will add our own thoughts about how they taste, good and bad and link to a place for more information. “Today we tried the Curuba also known as […]
Monika’s Sister Arrives in Medellin, Colombia
Last night we were at the José María Córdova International Airport in Medellin to meet Moni’s sister Ursula who is going to spend her holiday here in Envigado with us. Day 187 – September 5th, 2014. We had organised Maurizio a private taxi/chauffeur who picked us up when we arrived in Medellin to collect us and […]
Restaurant El Supremo in Envigado
We have found this great little place here in Envigado for lunch. If you’re looking for a great value (cheap) meal in Envigado, Medellin then you have to try El Supremo on Carrera 43. Day 185 – September 3rd, 2014. “Eating out in Envigado which is a town within the city of Medellin is easy […]
Colombian Fruits and Vegetables From The Local Markets in Medellin
A visit to the local market in Envigado today was well worth it, check out what we bought for less than $24 AUD here in Medellin, Colombia. Day 184 – September 2nd, 2014. After a couple of times shopping at the local supermarkets ‘La Vaquita’ and ‘Exito’ we explored a bit further and found the […]
Spanish Lessons in Envigado, Medellin
It was a goal of Monika & I to take Spanish lessons in South America and master another language. So after doing some research and with the help of a few contacts we secured a great deal with a private tutor. Day 183 – September 1st, 2014. Learning a new language is fascinating and very […]
Our AirBnB Apartment “Park Place” in Envigado
We found our apartment in Medellin, Colombia through AirBnB and it is in the town of Envigado, which is next to El Poblado another town in Medellin. It is run by the guys that also have The Art House in Envigagdo. Day 178 – August 27th, 2014. “These are the views from the balcony” […]
Dinner Out At Asados Bartolos in Envigado, Medellin
We were both carried away on the laptops bashing the keys that we totally forgot about dinner, that happens when your head is deep into a project you block out all distractions and just focus. Day 177 – August 26th, 2014. So once one of us breaks out from the deep concentration and discovers that […]
Traffic Police in Envigado, Medellin
The traffic police have been busy the past few days on the street below our balcony at Park Place here in Envigado. Day 176 – August 25th, 2014. The street has “no parking” signs all along the road yet everyone seems to have their own agenda and park where he or she wants regardless of […]
Eating Cheaply in Envigado, Medellin at Pipelon Restaurant
We thought that we would walk to GozArte after lunch today and check it out. Day 175 – August 24th, 2014. After waking up on this Sunday morning, not to the sound of soothing music or the sound of church bells, but rather the beat of loud dance music coming form the main street in […]