Carnival De Barranquilla

Since this is my first time going to this event, what should I expect?

By daya on Jan 19, 2005, 11:28 in Friendly Talkzone.

Albatross says on Jan 19, 2005, 11:36:

Carnival It’s possible that you’ll see a drunken gringo frantically trying to get his balls back in his pants while running like hell from a stampeding herd of angry burros... but then again, maybe you won’t.

“Democracy - a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H.L. Mencken

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elmodefoque says on Jan 19, 2005, 11:37:

Drunken mayhem, chaos, disorder, pandemonium, and anarchy, so enjoy every second.

over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one. CURRAMBA, EL MEJOR VIVIDERO DEL MUNDO!

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oldbongo says on Jan 19, 2005, 11:41:

have you seen the rose bowl parade?? well there is going to be a carnaval parade just like it.

somewhere, amid the spendour, you will see a float, like the
ones at mardi gras, and on this float you will see mrs.gomez,
kat1, and the queen of the ball, all having their way with elmo.

the burro section will be in the rear of the float, with easy access
to the upper peanut gallery, which will be festooned with many colored
special balloons filled with helium to pass out to lucky spectators.

bienvenido carnaval,...PBH colombia style...

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daya says on Jan 19, 2005, 12:09:

Sounds Like Fun I'll look for the burro, but I already know a few of them here in the States. I work with some of those....

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JamieJ says on Jan 19, 2005, 15:47:

Well my first carnival was with the company of 4 beautiful Colombianas and after a couple of beers these women became uncontrollable... just the way I like it. The fun is in the stands not the parade. Don’t wear anything nice or carry anything valuable because you will be prepped to be baked with flower and beer by the time you leave. Also bring some extra money for weapons your going to need to defend yourself with counter attacks.

Jamie
Engage The Exotic - Colombian Women

Jamie

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RecochanBoy says on Jan 20, 2005, 14:16:

Guide to Carnaval de Barranquilla Today the national paper "El Tiempo" published a guide to the Carnival. You can find it here (in spanish) if you're interested:

http://eltiempo.terra.com.co/viaj/2005-01-20/ARTICULO-WEB-_NOTA_INTERIOR-1948241.html

R.B.

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