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Originally Posted by JDowns
Hi Vic,
I can't tell you how good it felt to get the Sherpa back together, fire it up and ride around the parking garage.
I looked at the forecast, and I don't really care if it's raining. Heading out into the mountains will be a blast no matter the weather.
I just can't get over how nice the people here are in Medellin. Really warm and outgoing. Quite unusual for a big city. It makes you want to learn more Spanish. It helps to be around people who don't speak English.
I got the Sunday paper and tried working the crossword puzzle. Got more words than I thought possible before an Engineer came in for his car and finished it for me. I have been reading the newspaper and looking up all the words I don't know. Great way to improve your vocabulary.
Anyone who says Colombia is dangerous and to be avoided obviously doesn't know what they're talking about. This place is awesome!
Saludos,
Juan Paisa
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Can't agree more! My son Ryan rode his 1997 BMW F650 to Columbia and I flew down to meet him. I rented a bike from Motolumbia and we traveled the "coffee axis" for 10 days. Amazing riding and the people were the best. Medellin was my favorite big city. I was surprised at all the public art, it seemed to be everywhere. Ryan had intended to hang out in COlumbia for a couple of weeks before moving on, ADV post:
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=770001 he ended up riding Columbia for two months, just could not leave. We felt safe each and every day.
Thanks for all your effort in posting!
Regards,
Kurt