Now that we have "mastered" the Metro we are ready to explore more of Medellín. Our target destination today is Jardín Botánico. We take the A line to the University stop, which is right outside of the entrance to the botanical gardens.
The gardens, which at 15 hectares about three-fourths the size of the Buchardt Gardens on Victoria Island, British Columbia. Unfortunately the butterfly house is closed. As we walk through the gardens we enjoy seeing a variety of flowers as well as the lagoon, but it is not exceptional. There are two highlights: the Orchideorama, a structure for their orchid collection, and In Situ, a highly rated restaurant located in the middle of the garden. They should visit Victoria Island for inspiration. But, it is a nice family-oriented venue within Medellín.
The gardens, which at 15 hectares about three-fourths the size of the Buchardt Gardens on Victoria Island, British Columbia. Unfortunately the butterfly house is closed. As we walk through the gardens we enjoy seeing a variety of flowers as well as the lagoon, but it is not exceptional. There are two highlights: the Orchideorama, a structure for their orchid collection, and In Situ, a highly rated restaurant located in the middle of the garden. They should visit Victoria Island for inspiration. But, it is a nice family-oriented venue within Medellín.
We would like to have a late lunch at In Situ, but there is not enough within the gardens to keep us occupied until our lunch time. I remember that Cementario San Pedro is a relatively short walk away. Off we go, following the elevated metro tracks for half the distance to the cemetery.
The cemetery was constructed in the 1840's and includes a small chapel. In 1998-1999 it was named a museum and national monument. After enjoying the chapel and walking through the headstones and monuments we are getting hungry.
We stroll back to In Situ and have a fantastic meal - the best we've had in Colombia. We share an appetizer of fried cheese cubes coated with a few sesame seeds. I choose salmon and side salad as my entree and William has a local stew. Both are very flavorful and expertly prepared. The service staff is very professional and our waiter enjoys practicing his English with us. The desserts look phenomenal, but we are too full to indulge.
We gather ourselves together and walk through the gardens to the Metro station. By the time we arrive back at the apartment my walking app tells me that we have over 13,000 steps for the day. We deserve that fantastic meal!
We stroll back to In Situ and have a fantastic meal - the best we've had in Colombia. We share an appetizer of fried cheese cubes coated with a few sesame seeds. I choose salmon and side salad as my entree and William has a local stew. Both are very flavorful and expertly prepared. The service staff is very professional and our waiter enjoys practicing his English with us. The desserts look phenomenal, but we are too full to indulge.
We gather ourselves together and walk through the gardens to the Metro station. By the time we arrive back at the apartment my walking app tells me that we have over 13,000 steps for the day. We deserve that fantastic meal!
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