From Medellin, our family traveled about two hours to Guatape for another day of adventure. It all started with a horse ride to the park. My very first time to ride a horse! Unfortunately, the ride was on a cobblestone road and I kept thinking I was going to tip over (that saddle was not so secure). So the ride was a little uneasy but it was a fun new thing to try!
When we arrived, I made Lucas pose for a pretty picture.
And then we were faced with the task ahead -El Piedra de Peñol, the world second largest single rock. Look at all those stairs. Oh, my! So we got started right away.
The never ending stairway to the top
A scenic overlook mid-way up
We stopped at a plateau near the top, where they have a little market with fruits and beverages and souvenirs.
And after an hour of climbing, we finally made it to the very top for some breathtaking views!
I made it!
And the boys made it to the top, too!
Look - even little Rafa was with us. ;)
Lucas DID NOT want to go near the edge. I was teasing him a bit here.
Then Simon and I had to drag him over to the edge for a picture.
I love this photo of the Linares men.
And one last photo before our descent
That night we went to see the Christmas lights in Medellin. Every year, they have a massive display of lights (only one feature of many is pictured below).
The display runs right through the middle of downtown along the river. They even suspend lights over the river! It was incredible!
The event was very similar to a Christmas light parade that we have in our city's botanical gardens only much, much grander. I'm talking huge. Every year they design a new and different theme. After January, the displays will be sold to other cities across South America who wish to have a similar display for their citizens. And the people of Medellin get something new to look forward to every year. How exciting!
We had a great time in Medellin. I guess it was worth the awful (and I do mean awful) ride there and back (though I'm glad I don't have to take any of those rides for a while).
On my next post about our vacation, I'll show you how we celebrated Christmas and New Years in Colombia!
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