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adrienne79 comments on Carlos Vives In Concert in Colombia

http://www.carlosvives.com/home.php

adrienne79 comments on Vaccinations in colombia

Yep, in Bucaramanga she can go to the cruz roja in centro.

adrienne79 comments on Paid section on PBH?

I wouldn´t pay. Remember this is POOR but Happy.

adrienne79 comments on

Don´t worry, Justo. It might not be available but it does return to CTG but does an interesting route to get there so probably not available. Sun Apr 11 Colon, Panama 7:30pm Mon Apr 12 Puerto Limon, Costa Rica 7:00am 7:00pm Tue Apr 13 At Sea Wed Apr 14 Cartagena, Colombia 10:00am 10:00pm Thu Apr 15 Santa Marta, Colombia 8:00am 4:00pm Fri Apr 16 Aruba 9:00am 6:00pm Sat Apr 17 At Sea Sun Apr 18 At Sea Mon Apr 19 Fort Lauderdale, FL 7:00am

adrienne79 comments on

beginning of April is the last time the Enchantment will be making the route...untill the season starts again next fall. 22027 7 nights departing April 4, 2010 on Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas Cheapest Inside $649 Cheapest Oceanview $749 Cheapest Balcony $1,049 Cheapest Suite $1,399 $$$ Early booking bonus! Book now and receive a FREE US$100 per cabin onboard credit on select categories. Promotions may not be combinable with all fares. No brochure rates were provided by Royal Caribbean. The prices shown are US dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. They include port charges but do not include airfare or (where applicable) airport or government taxes or fees. ITINERARY DAY DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART Sun Apr 4 Colon, Panama 7:30pm Mon Apr 5 Cartagena, Colombia 11:00am 10:00pm Tue Apr 6 Santa Marta, Colombia 8:00am 4:00pm Wed Apr 7 Aruba 9:00am 10:00pm Thu Apr 8 Curacao, Netherlands Antilles 7:00am 6:00pm Fri Apr 9 Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles 7:00am 3:30pm Sat Apr 10 At Sea Sun Apr 11 Colon, Panama 6:00am

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Oh I see now on vacations to go that it says there isn´t a disco. How strange! There is one, their info is not correct.

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Justomi, yes, there is a disco on the ship. Not sure who told you there wasn´t. Supposedly it is a Spanish party type of ship. Imagine Latinos on a ship with no disco! ha!!! There are also several bars and other places to dance and live music. Check it out: http://www.pullmanturcruises.com/EN/OceanDreamShip/sp1211198012568.html Yes, boarding is only allowed in Cartagena, Aruba and Isla Margarita for this cruise. The enchantment isn´t sold in teh US with boarding in Cartagena (only Colon) but here in Colombia the agents sell it with Cartagena as the starting and ending port.

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Yep, completely positive about the free booze (see below). Yes, it is a smaller and older ship too so not as luxerious as the Enchantment. But for our dates it ended up being about $100 cheaper per person than the regular RCL cruise and since the drinks are included it was a no brainer for us. We´ve never been on a cruise anyhow so it will be exciting regardless. We booked from the US from www.vacationstogo.com but the only way to find the cruise on the site is to select espanol and then do a search. Pullmantur ofrece regimen todo incluido, el precio incluye: comidas, bebidas gaseosas y alcohólicas, sin límite en todos los bares, restaurantes y la discoteca del barco.

adrienne79 comments on Best airline / airfare to get from Medellin to Lima?

Try Taca leaving MDE flying through Quito onto Lima.

adrienne79 comments on Barranca- Living there???

Well let´s hope woman don´t have babies with me in hopes of marriage considering I am a female, haha. How did you feel about the safety there LA?

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Pullmantur (a spanish cruisline owner by Royal Carribean) also offers a 7 night cruise departing Cartagena. The only differences between it and the one on the Enchanment from RCL is that the Ocean Dream with Pullmantur stops in Isla Margarita instead of Panama and it includes alcohol where as on the Enchanment doesn´t. We are booked for the Ocena Dream leaving Cartagena in January. Can hardly wait!

adrienne79 comments on Barranca- Living there???

Thanks Bill. They did offer me the job if I want it.

adrienne79 comments on Air fares

Back in June I flew from MDE to Quito RT on Taca for $130ish (tax included) Lan had the same offer at the time. If you can, you miught want to check a flight from MDE.

adrienne79 comments on Security Flaw at El Dorado

True story that happened on one of my first trips to Colombia as I was getting moved here. I arrived at DFW with my bags packed to the limits (since like i said I was still moving my things with me). Got checked in and one of my bags was overweight so I did some quick reshuffeling and threw some stuff in my carry-on. I did it so fast that I wasn't thinking about it. I then went ahead and went through security at DFW airport. They checked my bag on the screen and let me though. Crazy thing was, one the things that I threw into my carry-on at the last minute was an electric carving knife set. Yep, two very long blades were inside it. I was amazed at what had happened and wanted to say something but at the same time I wanted to keep my knife so I kept my mouth shut and continued on to Colombia with it in my carryon.

adrienne79 comments on Taking niece out of the country

I agree, thanks Gator.

adrienne79 comments on Taking niece out of the country

Philly- check out http://www.turismointernacional.com.co/vigentes/crucero-ocean-dream-cartagena/ We booked with vacationstogo.com in the US.

adrienne79 comments on Taking niece out of the country

We are thinking about her joining us on a cruise. She would have to get her passport of course. But where we are going, there arn´t any visas required.

adrienne79 comments on San Andres to Providencia - New Fast Boat Service - 2 hours

Sounds like a much needed and fantastic option!

adrienne79 comments on Hogar TC to Work Status

Your welcome. First off though. please know I am not an expert. I am only sharing what I know from experience and what I say might have or could change depending who you talk to. I would be worried about mailing the passport too. Do you not know anyone in Bogota that could do it for you? I have always gone and done my visa stuff myself but last time I was there, the woman at the info desk did tell me anyone could do it with the notarized letter. You don't have to pay DAS anything. Just go show them the new visa and make sure they stamp it and sign it. Last time you paid them because you were getting a cedula out of it, this time you won't get a new cedula. My occupation is "docente" and I didn't need the letter to say a degree is not necessary but rather just a letter explaining how qualified I am in my employers eyes. I have no idea what you need if your job is different than teaching. You don't need anything about the "transport back to country" since you are a spouse. That is only for straight-up work visas. Good luck!

adrienne79 comments on Hogar TC to Work Status

1# Do I have to to this in person like the TC Visa? Colombian Consulate Atlanta No, it can be changed at the MRE in Bogota or at any consulate by anyone as long as you have given them notarized (Colombian) permission. 2# Do I have to pay another fee? My TC renewal is 15 AUG 2010 I didn't have to when I did it almost two years ago but when I was there amonth ago I notced a fee on their list for an occupation change. Not sure if that applies to these now or is for other types of visas. 3# Will my Cedula renewal date change? Nope 4# Will the physical visa affixed to my passport change? i.e. Do I need to send passport to ATL? Yes, the visa will be stamped with Annueled and a new visa will be printed that looks almost identical except now will show you new occupation and workplace. 5# With all correct the paperwork, how long does it take to process? A couple of hours at the MRE. 6# What do i have to pass DAS to register it within 15 days when it's completed? Don't understand. But yes, you have to go show it to das within 15 days. That's all.

adrienne79 comments on FYI- Resident visa requirements are changing soon

No Michael. Currently if you have a spouse visa you are only allowed to be out of Colombia for 6 months out of the year. If you are out for more than that, your visa is canceled.

adrienne79 comments on FYI- Resident visa requirements are changing soon

Hans- You have to have a spouse visa for three years before you qualify for the residencia visa. That part hasn´t changed, so far.

adrienne79 comments on Teaching English-Job

¨January is mid-year for most of them¨ for international schools this is true but for may regular schools the timing is perfect. Many schools start in Feb.

adrienne79 comments on Cartagena heralds arrival of first cruise liners

¨The next liner to make Cartagena its primary port of call will be the Spanish run 'Ocean Dream', from which an estimated 1.850 tourists will disembark on October 3.¨ We will be departing on this cruise with Pullmantur in January and are very excited.

adrienne79 comments on 1.00 USD = 1,915.00 COP whats going on???

inflation!

adrienne79 comments on Big Help for Those Wanting to Change Visas

Cali, When I was at the MRE two weeks ago, I asked them for a phone number that they actually answer. She said not to ever count on them answering. :o She said IF they ever answer it will be in the afternoons. Email is the best way to contact them supposedly but I find that they don't answer those either.

adrienne79 comments on Quick I'm going to DAS to get forums for my new Job what do I need?

Also DAS is dissolving at the end of the year so it won´t be up to them if you are legally working or not.

adrienne79 comments on Quick I'm going to DAS to get forums for my new Job what do I need?

DAS is full of it if they told you the change is no big deal and you are legally allowed to work. It is a big deal and you do have to do it. I did the same change. It is a pain but once done then you can feel comfortable that you are then legally working. The paper you are asking about is number one on the list I wrote for you. It is the most pain to get. And once you give them paperwork to get it, it still takes 10 days before it will be ready for pick up in Bogota. I was there just last week getting one. Thsi link will tell you what you need to get it. http://www.minproteccionsocial.gov.co/VBeContent/NewsDetail.asp?ID=12620&IDCompany=3

adrienne79 comments on Looking for job in Colombia

span col- don´t you want to help out other people in the future to know it isn´t needed? ;)

adrienne79 comments on Quick I'm going to DAS to get forums for my new Job what do I need?

oh and also you mention it isn´t for teaching. In that case you might need diploma copies that have been apostilled and translated. Depends on the job and there is no fee for the change, unless that rule has changed recently.

adrienne79 comments on Quick I'm going to DAS to get forums for my new Job what do I need?

Yep and you need more papers than it sounds like you have. You will need: 1) Certificado de Proporcionalidad 2) the contract 3) a letter from your employer explaining you are qualified for the position 4) a commercial certifcate You won´t need number 1 if your place of employement is a public-gov´t institution. You will also need more pictures, copies of your passport pages, another application, etc. Take the following along with your current visa to the MRE in Bogota or a consulate and have the change made there. Then report to DAS within 15 days.

adrienne79 comments on “Discover Colombia Through Its Heart.” - NYC Exhibition Sept 22-28

Thanks! Passed it on to my sister who lives in NYC so she can learn more about my new home.

adrienne79 comments on Looking for job in Colombia

¨TEFL is exactly what you need to teach English in Colombia. For Colombians, English is a foreign Language!¨ In my experience you don´t need anything to teach in Colombia. A university degree helps but you can find a job even without having it. I have my TEFL now but worked at two places here before I got it and was even offer two university teaching positions before I got it. I took the TEFL for my own good, not because anyone required it.

adrienne79 comments on Tayrona: Are there OTHER cabins besides EcoHabs?

Yes, there are other cabins in the park at Arrecifes. Not sure how to book them though. They are still expensive but not near as much at the ecohabs.

adrienne79 comments on Steps to become a Citizen

Well, right now there are a bunch of changes taking place with visas so what might be the answer today could change by the time you get here. But here is my advice based on how it has been. Wait till you get here to try to get the spouse visa. You will have to have it for three years before you can apply for the resident visa, anyhow. If you wait to start the process you can still enter the country as a tourist for up to 6 months.

adrienne79 comments on Los hijos del Plan Colombia: Dont blame the foreign visitor! instead blame yourself.......

If you watched the end of the show, it discussed that the law does say that these guys have to pay also. I thini the real problem is these woman don´t have the knowledge nor the money to know how to get through the system to get these guys to pay their part. Happens all over the world. I do feel differently if US laws are broken here...for example if the baby is from rape, or an underage mother. But the woman featured on the show were all old enough to know what they were getting involved with and they all had a choice before getting involved.

adrienne79 comments on Los hijos del Plan Colombia: Dont blame the foreign visitor! instead blame yourself.......

I had the same thoughts as I watched the show last night. Yes, it is bad that these guys are making babies and not supporting them later on but it takes two to make a baby. Either all these guys are really great scam artist or else these woman spread their legs a bit too easily.

adrienne79 comments on Anybody watching the Concierto por la paz?

Are they airing it in the US on Latin channels? We are watching here in Colombia on RCN.

adrienne79 comments on FYI- Resident visa requirements are changing soon

Basically what I meant by this post was that the paperwork requirement are changing in a month. I know there are lots of changes to the visas themselves and who qualifies for what now and so therefore many people are getting their papers in order for the resident visa but be advised that the current requirements of the paperwork needed to get it will be changing, according to the woman that works the information desk at the MRE.

adrienne79 comments on Cruises leaving from Mexico?

Pullmantur Cruise line owned by Royal Caribbean offers cruises departing Mexico. You can book with them through vacationstogo.com but have to go to their spanish site to search for their cruises.

adrienne79 comments on Renewal of visa

Haha! So instead of defending your reply, you want me to ignore you? Just wondered where you got this piece of information, that's all?

adrienne79 comments on Renewal of visa

"Make SURE you do this at least 30 days BEFORE the visa expires. Renew through MRE, Bogota or using an expeditor service?." Gator, I am curious as to why you made this comment? You don't have to do it 30 before. I did mine yesterday with only one week before. Also, you don't have to go to Bogota. It looks like it might be in his best interest to do it in Venezuela since it is closer and they allow that the same.

adrienne79 comments on Renewal of visa

Paid for my renewal yeasterday for the same type. It is $160 USD which had to be paid in COP for a total of 319,900.

adrienne79 comments on Renewal of visa

Depends on which type you are reapplying for.

adrienne79 comments on Bogota- Transmilenio???

Thanks Yoyoma, Yeah! I am here with my husband reviewing it all and I had the worng station. Looks like taxi will be best.

adrienne79 comments on Bogota- Transmilenio???

La Huella- Thanks so much, you have been more than helpful!

adrienne79 comments on Bogota- Transmilenio???

that sounds like a good idea. Thanks!

adrienne79 comments on Bogota- Transmilenio???

My destination is near the "Quiroga" station. Cra. 13 con 32. The problem with taking a bus to my final destination is even though, I am familiar with Bogota, I'm not familiar enough to know when to get off a bus. I'm making the assumption that it will cost around 15,000-20,000 by taxi to my destination and I will be in no hurry at all. So if it keeps me occupied and saves some money, I am willing to do it.

adrienne79 comments on Bogota- Transmilenio???

okay thanks. I thought he was still talking about from the airport terminal.

adrienne79 comments on Bogota- Transmilenio???

I'm not coming in from the airport. I am coming in from the Bus Terminal. Thanks for trying to help. Also, I won't have any luggage. Coming in for only a day to take care of some paperwork. I want to know how far is the closest Transmilio station from the Bus Termenal and what is the name of it?