Leaving bogota and it's 8 million plus population behind. It's been great but Medellin's World Bike Forum starts on Wednesday.
Overnight bus ride very comfortable and first impressions of Medellin are positive. Despite its notorious recent history as the capital of murders and other drug related crime, it's taken this second chance at being a liveable city seriously. The feeling on the streets is less rushed and they are simply prettier.
My new Couchsurf host (Greg from the US), introduces me to his friends and Xbox. Private room and a maid who looks after us all day - this is couchsurfing, diamond class. Later on we've gone training rollerblade hockey with his team. Great sports facilities that are free for all to use and fully utilised by old and young alike. Plenty of inspirational ideas from this city already and the bike forum has yet to start. 
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