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cobbook6104 comments on Hola Cucuta ??!!

Thanks to you both, your right, watch your back and just enjoy.

cobbook6104 comments on Going rate for flights out of Miami?

Try skyauction.com , I just purchased 2 copa tickets MIA - BOG for $340 usd. It's hit and miss because is an auction. worked for me. Florida Bob

cobbook6104 comments on U.S. abandons Colombia

R U loco!! You have freedoms now u would never have with a Chavez government. That is by far the stupidist thing I have heard. #1 the U.S., like it or hate it, will never ler Chavez take over Colombia. Pride more than smarts!!!!!!!!!! Colombia continues to be on a very fine line, para shit and everything else, but what the foqk jusst give up. You don't deserve to be happy. Just sit on your ass and write stupid shit like this. Florida Bob

cobbook6104 comments on Anyone from Cucuta ??????????

appreciate your comments FB

cobbook6104 comments on Anyone from Cucuta ??????????

We are going there in Decembre, ok for gringo? I don't look like typical gringo, but don't need any problems if I don't have to. Just going for 2 days then back to wonderful Bogota. Florida Bob

cobbook6104 comments on Mary me.....marry my family...sound familiar?

Ja, ja, ja ,ja. Yeah I get it!!!!!!!!! I love my espousa so much, I wouldn't change a thing. Just a little different then the american culture. Florida Bob

cobbook6104 comments on Anyone from Cucuta ??????????

I would think so, just checking. They have tried to tell us that only the really bad neighborhoods are cheaper. Telling us that the para military hide out in those areas? I want them safe, but not putting them up in the Ritz, u know? Florida Bob

cobbook6104 comments on Mary me.....marry my family...sound familiar?

The celebration started as u say. She landed a gringo now we are rich!!!!!!!!!!!! It was dicussed alot between my wifa and myself. We have even had sit down face to face talks with the family. We provide a gauranteed amount every month. NO MORE!! Don't even ask. This way my wife feels good and I know the expense. We have been given alot of sad stories, but to no avail. I explained to them that we eill raise their grandchildren and not them. I am sorry for the lack of jobs, supposedly. I can't believe that if u want to work you can't find any employment. I understand the culture and I am happy to give a set amount monthly. We even had an uncle call and tell us we are cheap and not givvvng the family enough money, we don't talk anymore to him. Anyway, this is how we deal with it. Florida Bob

cobbook6104 comments on

67 countries were represented in just one session in Tampa. Over 1500 people, a very emotional experience to say the least. People should go, just to see the new citizens faces. Would make them think a little different about their life. Did mine. Florida Bob

cobbook6104 comments on Convince my parents

C-mon Mom And Dad, You will find yourself in the most beautiful country there is. Originally from Indiana, now living in Florida. Don't miss this opportunity to see the culture and meet the friendliest people ever. Been in the country many times, no worries !!!!!!!!!!!! By the way, enjoy the new family, have a great wedding day with your son. Florida Bob

cobbook6104 comments on Gringo in Cucuta?

Pretty much what I have heard, will have to break it to her gent.y. She's really wanting me to meet her extended family. Thanks for your posts. Florida Bob

cobbook6104 comments on

My wife holds a masters degree and 2 bachelor degrees from your wonderful country. I met her in the states. She was on vacation from the U.K., where she went to learn english. She left Colombia to try and achieve something in her career she felt was not possible in Colombia. We both love Colombia and intend to retire there in 5 -6 years. She is very proud to be a U.S. citizen as most important a Colombian citizen. So, to answer your question, we don't. But if I can tell u all thank you so much for producing such incredible women. She came from a very poor family and did it herself, what a lady!!!!!!! Viva Colombia, thanks again for the love of my life. Florida Bob

cobbook6104 comments on Need a hotel in Cartegena - everything booked!

nice photo poco, really strange to see all that blanco skin on a Cartagena beach. Great time in Cartagena, but not during holy week.

cobbook6104 comments on San Andres Isla

airfare from usa Cheapest flight I have found is copa, $410.46 p.p. from Miami roundtrip.

cobbook6104 comments on San Andres Isla

thanks, I'll look into it. Any ideas for the best flight from Cucuta. I'm flying 6 family members from there.

Florida Bob

cobbook6104 comments on Why Colombia? No...Really

Well as always ,the original question turns into a pissing match amongst the so called regulars.
Anyway to our South African friend. The answer is in the heart. Passion is strong in Colombia, the family 1st and foremost. The climate is paradise.
Therefore, the answer to your question of why? Passion for the family and not the almighty buck !!!!!!

Hoping everyone stays afraid of Colombia so we can live in paradise.

cobbook6104 comments on Living in Colombia

stay away You turn my stomach with your low expectations of Colombian women and the culture. You my distant friend are a addition we would not like to see in Columbia.
All though Columbia is very safe, I feel you would find grave danger with your attitude.

Stay in Panama,

Florida Bob

cobbook6104 comments on What do you think about the people from Colombia that live in the U.S.?

to each their own florida bob

Well once again a string of useless messages from bias, bigot amatuer writers.
Colombia is beautiful to me, climate, people and lifestyles. Not for everyone and same as the U.S.. Please don't feel the need to crucify another persons wonderful dreams and personal enjoyment, by turning it into a letter shouting contest.If u like it here in U.S. then please enjoy, if u don't, clam up or leave. Same to all of u in Colombia.
There are advantages to both countries and it is only your choice which is most important to you.
For me, I'll be retiring in 5 years to Bogota, I can't wait!! Hope u all find your dream, I am living mine.

Good luck to all!!!

Florida Bob

cobbook6104 comments on Visiting Cucuta

Cucuta I really appreciate all of your advice, I don't want to sound like a puss, ya know? I believe you have helped me with my decision and I'll look into Pamplona. Just trying to do the right thing.

Florida Bob

cobbook6104 comments on Visiting Cucuta

Cucuta Certainly we have talked with her family, but believe it or not they want us to come so bad that I sometimes wonder if they are being completely honest. They live in what I have heard is a very poor area near the airport. Certainly not looking forward to the heat, I have heard is unbearable. Then of course with the family not being to affluent, no a/c!! Oh well the culture of the family will most certainly help me to forget the sweat on my brow. Bring on the cold beer.

Thanks,

Florida Bob

cobbook6104 comments on Visiting Cucuta

Miami Mike Hell I love Colombia and it is embarrasing to ask this question, but I do not want to worry the whole thime for my espousa's safety or her familia, si? We are palnning ot fly to San Antonio and drive across the border. I don't need any hassles. Maybe we'll just fly them to Carracas where we are going to visit her sister.

Appreciate your feed back.

Florida Bob

cobbook6104 comments on Caribian Coast

no good answers on the coastal areas, but u will enjoy Cartagena, such a great party town. Beware of the taxis, they are not metered, therefore they will charge whatever they think they can get. If u want diving go to San Andres island, nothing better. Enjoy, after Bogota I don't know if u can enjoy another city in the world.

cobbook6104 comments on moving to bogota

Good luck to you, you are a very lucky person to be able to return to the most beautiful country these eyes have seen. I will be there for good in senco anos.

cobbook6104 comments on who's who

florida bob, tampaflorida, dreaming of 5 years from now, moving to bogota!!!

cobbook6104 comments on Whats the weather in Bogota like now?

Bogota Clima is generally the same as they have told you, my espousa and I usually carry a light leather coat. You will see women wearing black leather boots all the time, leather is worn day and night time everywhere. There is only 1 way to get a proper exchange and that is with your ATM card. Also use your credit cards for purchases at restaurantes and hotels, shopping malls ,etc. Trying to get the proper amount of pesos without fluent spanish is very difficult to me.
Hve a great trip you will hopefully love Sante fe De bogota as much as I do.

cobbook6104 comments on The bottom line....

colombia Most wonderful place I've ever been. Bogota is the best climate imaginable, 45f at night 68-72 dias. you'll love it, taxis are the only way to go, but you must speak and understand spanish well. Cartegena is great, very, verry humid!! Many hotels that are very nice around 35 u.s. per night. Santa Clara and Theresea are 250.00 plus us per night. Taxi's is Cartagena are not metered, be sure to ask the price before, I said before you get in the cab. Have a great time I will be back in the winter and moving to Bogota within 5 anos.

cobbook6104 comments on cartagena-going it sola?

i just stayed in the hostels de san diego, $39 us per night, big clean room with dos balconie, free breakfast that is great. Very helpful and nice staff. One street over from the Santa Clara hotel.
Have a great time!!

cobbook6104 comments on Cartagena hotels? And what part of city to stay?

just was in Cartagena 15, 15 and17th. Beach is not pretty, the walled city is excitinjg and offers alot more to do. The taxi ride was only 10 minutes and 4000 pesos($1.75). The best is as told to you before, the Santa Clara, visit the bar it is wonderful. The Charleston has the best view by the pool on the top of the hotel, be ready to dish out $240 - $350 per night us dollars.Have a great time, humid as hell.
Great city, ask to go to the oldest bar in the city, is by the convention center, starts with a B, cna't remember but cool place.

cobbook6104 comments on lessons in navigating bogota's airport for a gringa....

eldorado airport just returned from Bogota, almost everything is in spanish as well as english. Many speak english in the airport, no problem. Learn spanish if you want to really enjoy Bogota. Choa, Florida Bob