Medellin

Dear all, yesterday we took about an hour drive up to Guatape, and there was this incredible rock that begs to be climbed, amongst scenery so beautiful it is called the Switzerland of Colombia.  Oscar, Nicolas and Adrian climbed the ~700 steps while I hung back with the family and had a few cervasas.  I definitely had the better deal!  

Amparo and her sister Sofia

Amparo and our driver Oligario (drivers hang with the family!)

The bags were steaming they were JUST made off of the farm
 -arepas de chocolo (corn torilllas)

Tomorrow (Saturday) we head up to Balcones.  I will update the blog on Sunday when we return.  We heard today that the horses are ready, and we have meals all planned for our arrival.  Living like royalty, for the weekend!!