Not much to write about today. Andres picked us up at around 9:30 and we headed to theairport for our 12pm flight to Medellin. We wound up on the same flight as the America de Cali soccer team. They were quite the celebrities on the plane. Got a shot of their superstar, Carlos Bendvento the goalie. They are here to play Medellin. We may watch the game tomorrow night.
Plane ride uneventful. Our driver was there to take us into the city. The 45 minute ride was quite twisty and over a mountain range. Medellin is very hilly. Checked into our hotel, which I am not pleased to say is not really our style. We nixed the first room and went to eat lunch while they prepared another room. Same side but higher up -- slightly better view. I think this place is filled with the bus tour groups.We checked our the rooftop spa, such as it was. We met Jaimie who take care of the place, very friendly guy. He started the jacuzzi and steam room for us. Stayed up at the spa and relaxed for a bit and then went out to explore. The hill to the hotel is HUGE! Once you get to the bottom you are in the middle of a bustling city with nothing but malls new age restaurants and traffic. Really not our kind of neighborhood. We grabbed a quick bite and took a cab back up the hill. Not sure if we can move, but I am going to try.
I did book a massage. She is coming in about a half hour. Hoping that feels good. Geoff is going up to the roof to shoot some nighttime shots.
Next time... Pablo Escobar
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