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Last Morning In Medellin

View toward San Diego mall

View toward San Diego mall

I managed to roll out of bed a few minutes ago, eat some “goodbye” cupcakes a friend left for me last night, and get a good connection from the neighbors’ wi-fi.

In about 2 hours, I’ll take a taxi up 1,000 meters in elevation as I leave the valley which cradles Medellin, my second home.

In about 5 hours, I’ll be on a plane again for the first time in months, on the short 25-minute flight back to Bogota.

In about 8 hours, I hope to be meeting Jillian and Danny from I Should Log Off for a drink.

In about 10 hours, I’d like to be asking Colombian girls to dance at a popular salsa bar.

In 24 hours, I will be on a Jetblue flight bound for Orlando, FL.

In 36 hours, I will be collecting my backpack at Dulles Airport in northern Virginia, and greeting my Dad.

In 48 hours, after 20 months of traveling through 21 countries, I will be waking up in the United States again.

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Dave - who has written 996 posts on Go Backpacking.

Dave Lee (Editor-in-Chief) blogged his way around the world from 2007-2009, and then started Travel Blog Success to teach others how to do the same. When not writing, he can be found salsa dancing, and lamenting his untimely departure from Medellin. Follow him on Twitter @rtwdave

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  • Aardonhope
    Dave, How are you adjusting to being home..Your blog brings back great memories of Medellin for me...Superb, Have you any plans bubbling to get away again??

    At least you get some nice weather to go back to..Landing in Manchester Airport Northern England on an October morning brings you back to earth with a bump...Grey Grey Grey......
  • I'm glad the post sparked some memories. I am currently entrenched in building up GoBackpacking to be one of the top independent travel blogs on the internet! If I'm successful, perhaps I can use it as a vehicle to travel abroad for another long trip. That's my hope at least.

    The weather here is typical Fall - grey and increasingly chilly, with rain forecast for the weekend. But, I love this time of year, and I missed it completely in 2008.

    Glad you made it back to England in one piece!
  • I've been away from Medellin for 26 hours and I already want to go back!
  • Thanks - I joined the meetup.com salsa and salsa room groups. I'm looking forward to becoming a part of the community.
  • Hey guys, it was great to meet you both. Seems like we've swapped places and I'll soon be back in the DC area reading about your adventures!

    As for now, I'm awaiting my JetBlue connection at Orlando International. :)
  • Shree
    Hey..Iam from India...Spring might be too hot in India. Hope you have considered the weather before planning your trip.
  • great pic, possibly the bluest sky i have ever seen...
  • Dan
    Sad post Dave, its been a great read and I hope you keep it up with your plans for the future.
  • Andrew Foell
    Hey man! Just came across your blog and thought I'd send you a message. I was actually wondering if you could give me some advice. In the Spring I will be traveling to India for about 5 months, then backpacking Europe for about 2 months. I'm having trouble finding an affordable, durable pack to take on my trip. I'm open to any advice you might ahve for me. Thanks.
  • Hey Dave! It is sad to see that your long trip is finally coming to an end. Your blog helped inspire me to go traveling, and right now I am in Europe in the middle of a 3 month backpacking trip. Thank you for the great blog and I hope you continue to post.
  • crambox
    Well dave my daughter turned 1 year old on the 15th I started following you before she was born! It has been a pleasure loved the pictures and all of the stories and the neclace stay safe!! Patrick
  • Chris
    It's been wonderful living vicariously through you. Keep postin'

    -Chris
  • Medellin Jake
    I feel bad for you. I am wrapping up my time back in DC and ready to get back to Medellin. I have not missed the food but besides that I am ready to get back.
  • Traveler
    Good luck!!!
    I forgot you're from my 'hood (I grew up in Bethesda) - great salsa scene in DC too. Send me an email if you want more info.
  • It is strange to realize that you'll be back "home" in 48 hours. As travelers we always feel like we are so far away from home and what we know, and yet in a just a matter of hours you can be back to all of that. See you tonight!
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