So a few weeks have gone by and i've settled down in Medellin. I have my own flat, take spanish lessons everyday, go to the gym, lye by the pool, meet friends and party of course. In most spanish-speak countries the word 'fiesta' is used for party, but in colombia it's 'rumbia' presumably after the latin dance Rumba.
I've decided to dedicate this post to list a few peculiarities of the night-life culture here in Medellin:
1) Every kind of latin music is played (salsa, meringue, reggaeton,etc) but no one, i mean no one knows how to properly dance to them. People dance only in couples here and it's the same dance for every song. Guy/girl very close swinging hipps right and left. Positive side is that it's not hard to learn for a gringo like myself.
2) There are no open dance floors. Huge nightclubs are packed wall to wall with tables and chairs. People come in groups, occupy tables, drink and then when the moment is right, stand next to their tables or on their chairs and dance.
3) Bottle service is not a luxury, it's the norm. E-v-er-y-one has bottle service here. You sit down at your table and order a bottle of Medellin Rum with coke or 7-up...you get refills of ice, popcorn (i've eaten more of this in the last few weeks then my entire life combined), and some exotic fruits.
4) There are 'shows' where sexy girl and guy dancers come on stage and put on a show before moving to dance on the bars. Sometimes midgets are present too (only at the best clubs).
5) Chicken soup is served around 3am. Sounds very strange, but it's brilliant after a night of drinking/dancing.
Ya, exactly...strange but it's unique which makes it kinda cool.
