14.985 miles ; MEDELLIN.

We left a small cattle/ranching town of Cauasia. It had rained all nite. 50 kilometers down the road we encountered a mud slide. All traffic both directions stopped. Fortunately a small town was at hand and Luc was able to change oil in the suburban while waiting. From here it was mountain driving roughly 4000meters high. Medellin lies in the valley along the river Medellin, 3 million plus people. Seventy five percent of the homes have mountain views! Not much on paint being mainly natural red brick in color, tin or tile roofs. The citie’s above ground tram runs the length of the valley with one Historical spur going up through the “favela” to Arbi, A National Park. This Cable Car Tram is world reknown and has been observed by nations around the world as a way for city residents to access their homes. The unique temperature and elevation produce trees and plant specimans know only to Arbi. Luc and I both agree that this is the longest tram we have been on. Medellin was home to the Panamerican Games, the sport complex is well maintained and used quite extensively by city residents, with a tram stop next door. The local markets and street vendors were packed..It was Saturday, however. Loud Salsa music continues on into the morning as nite clubs don’t close until 4:00am.