Where you should and shouldn't go in Columbia

[MDP]

Ahhhh no, no. no, I wouldn't do that with my brother. He's an old school shark and I would be caught in a heartbeat. He also never let's go of his stick and chalks almost every shot.

Beyond that, where I originally come from, we called that stuff "Darby pool", after a town near Philly that was kind of the dregs of the area. Anything that would not be considered clean pool playing was "Darby pool".

As for ColAmigos - let us LEAD by example than be put off by fools. See you there Uncle Joe ;)

Oh - it was reviewed today:

http://blog.ning.com/2008/12/become-a-friend-...

That guy you're talking about, I've met in person and he is a shirt-off-the-back kind of guy, really good people but after 6 or 7 years, he's getting a bit bent out of shape. He was also poisoned at an ATM a while back (scopolomina mix) and ever since then he hasn't had a very good attitude. It definitely didn't help his outlook, nor did the hospital treatment afterwards. Ayyyyyy

[michael]

It nis a great place and safer than New Orleans!!!The people are warm, and respectful. They really do not wish to leave there like Americans think they do.]

[leroy davis]

do not take bus outside city!!!!!!!!! i have been to buga, cali, bogota, cartegena. stay in city. colombian people are very nice and good looking woman, wow!!!!!!! bodytech gym ,flex gym at cali!!!!!!! woman!!!!!!! i love colombian woman!!!!!!!!!! go to mall and it safe. do not go to very small city because FARC hide out there.

[Claudia]

Colombia is a beautiful place and United States is also beautiful. Every place in the world and the Universe has its pluses and thats what we should see as individuals. The beauty is in everyone and everything around us. Lets United and be happy with what we have and always hope for better things to come to our lives.

[Sir Quercus]

I've never been to Colombia although it seems to be a ravishingly beautiful country with an fascinating history. Someday I might even find the time to visit it. I bet it's very safe in the government controlled areas.

[Chris]

Adriaan wrote:

The country is spelled Colombia, not Columbia. Aside quoting old news, I don't see anywhere in the article where I should or should not go.

I have been to Colombia and I was very scared because of the reports I read..........but this was not the case. I had a great time and will visit Colombia again! I went during December and the light display on the RIVER was amazing! The Carnival along the River was awesome! I even went out and had a great time. Of course, I was there visiting my best friend and so I was with a local and the best thing was that I was the first US American that ever stayed in the area I was and EVERYONE was very nice, I only wish i could speak Spanish because everyone wanted to talk with me.

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Chris wrote:

<quoted text> I have been to Colombia and I was very scared because of the reports I read..........but this was not the case. I had a great time and will visit Colombia again! I went during December and the light display on the RIVER was amazing! The Carnival along the River was awesome! I even went out and had a great time. Of course, I was there visiting my best friend and so I was with a local and the best thing was that I was the first US American that ever stayed in the area I was and EVERYONE was very nice, I only wish i could speak Spanish because everyone wanted to talk with me.

You have had my experience of "MANY" years ago.

I now have a home in Colombia -- they are the nicest and most honest people I have ever met in my 60 years.

[The Truth]

RAFAEL wrote:

Barranquilla, Colombia is a beautiful place. Alot of nice people and things to do. This article is a joke. Do any amount of research and you'll see that present day Colombia is nothing like it was 30 years ago.
Sure you have your crime just like in any other city but you should know not to wear flashy clothes and flash money or jewelry around at night past 10pm in an undesireable neighborhood.
Been to Colombia many times with no problems at all. As long as you know what the laws are and do not bring in any weapons or drugs your good to go!
Take time to learn their customs and culture and find out what this counrty is really about! Don't just go by old research and based your thoughts that this is a country to stay away from.
Hell, I went to see what is was like and ended up marrying a special woman who is the greatest thing that has ever happened to me.
Viva Colombia!

True nothing like it was 30 years ago but still one of the more dangerous places for gringos and gringas to go. Ask any Colombian and they will all admit to being robed at gun point several times even if they are still in thier 20's. It is a beautiful country but very but much more dangerous then anywhere in the USA. Be very carefull when you ger off that plane and make your way out of the airport that is where most of the marks are picked. And when some motor cycle pulls up next to your cab and puts that gun in your face just be hopefull that they leave with your money and don't decide to kidnap you.

[Randy]

I've been to Colombia recently and it's great! The people are friendly, the scenery is spectacular, the food is OK, and the cost is low. That said, I've also been to Venezuela twice in the last four years and I liked it even more, I think. It's got all of the same things going for it.
Both places require that you use caution and common sense. I've traveled a lot in central America, and know how to do it. There are some risks, but its seemed relatively safe to me, and I'm not crazy, but an architect in upstate New York.
Randy

[Berlin]

I want to move to medellin. I heard it's the best place in Colombia.

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Berlin wrote:

I want to move to medellin. I heard it's the best place in Colombia.

Here is a suggestion -- get on a damn plane and find out for yourself.

[_Bingo_]

Don't go into the very poor areas
Don't go into dark alleys alone
Don't walk around after midnight, or walk down unlit, or streets without a number of other people present
Duh!

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The Truth wrote:

<quoted text>
True nothing like it was 30 years ago but still one of the more dangerous places for gringos and gringas to go. Ask any Colombian and they will all admit to being robed at gun point several times even if they are still in thier 20's. It is a beautiful country but very but much more dangerous then anywhere in the USA. Be very carefull when you ger off that plane and make your way out of the airport that is where most of the marks are picked. And when some motor cycle pulls up next to your cab and puts that gun in your face just be hopefull that they leave with your money and don't decide to kidnap you.

Where do you hang out?
I asked more than 10 people, and only 2 have been robbed, and BOTH more than 3 years ago! and they are between 25 and 45 years old! Now, go to Venezuela. That's a different story, in Caracas, Maracay, Valencia, Puerto Cabello, everyone I asked (15-20 people) had been robbed in the past 5 years. The ONLY country in Lat Am I've been robbed at gun point in... Venezuela. It's a bad feeling. I'm done with that country, until they get crime and corruption under control. Unfortunately, it's getting worse.