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 […]
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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 […]
Envigado to El Poblado For a Look Around
A short trip into El Poblado from Envigado which is the next town. Day 181 – August 30th, 2014. We took the bus that said Envigado on the front, kind of strange when we want to go to El Poblado. But the stops listed did say El Poblado and they go back and forth all […]
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 […]
Lunch At Restaurant Do Sabores in Envigado
Not wanting to cook today we decided to take a walk down the road (Carrera 43) and see what we can find. Our fellow Park Place buddies said that there are plenty of places down that way. Day 174 – August 23rd, 2014. As soon as we walk out the door the busy street life […]
Our First Empanadas in Envigado, Medellin
Our very first time eating Empanadas from a stall along the road in Envigado, Medellin. These are among the most popular fast foods of Colombia and are very tasty indeed and cheep. Day 173 – August 22nd. “What are Empanadas?” The easiest way for me to quickly explain for those Brits reading, is to liken them […]
Shopping in Envigado at a Supermarket
Our first morning in Envigado and we walk to a supermarket to get some supplies. There are many cafes, bars, and lots of shoe shops around here, a couple of billiard cafe/ bar places, a few bakery shops also a few lotto ticket booths all at first glance. Day 172 – August 21st. Our place […]