Medellin, like Kunming in China is also known "city of eternal spring." However till 1990s, Medellín was considered one of the most dangerous cities in the world for its size, and had a highly disproportional homicide and kidnapping rate. It was the home of the drug lord Pablo Escobar and the so-called Medellín Cartel, who virtually took over the city during that time..
Medellin, Colombia (not Columbia) is now considered to be a safe, modern city filled with sophistication and charm from its Spanish heritage. Medellin is known (a secret to many) by its cultural encounters.
My pictures at Medellin:
( Blog to be updated)
Newyork Times, USA's most prominent newspaper has 3 paged article about Medellin on May 20th.
and 12 pictures
I had one very bad experience. I was robbed by two muggers at Knife. I got my camera back through physical fight but lost the camera bag with very expensive lenses and other accessories.
I will write about it in a separate blog.
Looking at my
pictures , I realized thaty I have the face picture of one of the two robbers who stole my bag at knife point.
I
have never heard back form Medellin police officer , Mr. Juan
Vargas . I will be glad to send the picture of the robber in case
some one can investigate.
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