black friday shopping in Otavalo

I bought so much I had to buy a bag to fit it in...oops :):)
location: Otavalo, Ecuador

last two stops in Colombia :(

UNESCO World Heritage Site

tree sap likely used to color the artifacts

La Chaquira
location: San Agustin, Colombia

and finally Las Lajas Sanctuary...maybe the most enchanting place so far

after an overnight bus through Colombia...perfect way to spend Thanksgiving

location: Las Lajas, Colombia

Valle de Cocora

Corcora...hike through a valley of wax palm trees, the national tree and symbol of Colombia

and after your hike, hitch a ride back to town
location: Corcora Valley, Colombia

horseback riding in Salento

location: Salento, Colombia

Medellín...a city too cool to get good pictures

but here are the less-cool pics I did get

view of the city from the cable cars to Parque Arvi

impressive public transportation

yummy outdoor markets

nighttime in El Poblado

one of the Botero sculptures and my two favorite pieces from Museo de Antioquia

grave of Pablo Escobar

trap bookshelf in one of Escobar's homes

met Roberto Escobar, Pablo's brother and accountant

hilarious street performers

the beautiful Cathedral

and the Basilica (under renovation)
location: Medellin, Colombia

the rock of Guatapé

location: El Penon de Guatape, Colombia

some Minca and Taganga

location: Taganga, Colombia

location: Pozo Azul, Minca, Colombia