The city is in full swing in preparation for Christmas, and their internationally renowned Christmas light display. I hope we get back to Medellin in time to see it, as I've heard it is outstanding.
We went to a trendy area called Parque Lleras for dinner one night with Craig, Roger's Operations Manager from Australia. The atmosphere is electric and fun to walk around. The plaza was lit up for Christmas, and it indeed, looked magical.
Desserts at the Basilica were all fabulous but I think my Creme Brulee was the overall winner. |
The always present statue - the Virgin Mary in the middle of Parque Lleras |
We checked out one of the modern malls in El Poblado, called the Santa Fe. The huge glass roof can be retracted on sunny days, and a skating rink has been installed for the Christmas season.
Sante Fe Mall, El Poblado, Medellin |
The view of Plaza de Botero from Museo de Antioquia |
He gave me his card, and he told me when I needed him, I should call and say, "Soy Canadiense Maria", and he'd come right away. He did. Over the two days he took me various places and when it came time for him to drive Roger and me to the airport, he pulled a bag out of his glovebox and gave it to me saying it was a gift to remember Medellin.
This gift, from a man who works 12-14 hours a day, 7 days a week to support his family of 4 touched my heart. And while Oscar gave me the gift so I would remember Medellin -- it is Oscar that I will remember.
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