today we made our way to the new airport in Santa Marta to catch a flight to Medellín.   Avianca Air was the carrier, which was very nice. lots of leg room, comfy seats and complimentary entertainment, wow.

once in Medellín we were picked up and dropped off at our hotel, La Compana Hotel Boutique.  we were a bit spoiled by having a suite in Santa Marta for a week, so the room here feels small, but it’s a nice place. (except there is a serious lack of hooks.) the shower water pressure is fantastic, and they have a lovely garden and breakfast terrace, plus the largest avocados ever!

after settling in we decided to get a bite to eat and as soon as we left the hotel we were caught in a downpour.  thankfully we had our jackets, but we showed up at the restaurant looking like drowned rats.  they didn’t care because they weren’t open.  we quickly realized that most places don’t serve dinner until 6 PM, and we were eating at early-bird special time since we had been travelling and missed lunch.

so we ended up at our now favorite, yep…..Crepes & Waffles.  open all day and never disappointing, although the wine pour was a bit on the small side.

tomorrow, we will try a highly rated vegetarian restaurant, Verdeo, and Friday we have reservations at Carmen, which is supposedly delicious.  there is no lack of good food here.