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I just wanted to post about my current trip to CTG. I arrived back to sucktown Indiana last night.This is my 5th trip down,this time to visit my wife and son.(they moved to CTG. last June)I brought my brother down for his first time and he absolutely loved it!I flew on Spirit Air and had no problems.The traffic is still crazy as hell which after watching the terrified look on my brother was priceless.I had a very nice romantic time w/my wife at the Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca.I have found some improvements in CTG such as the trash has been picked up and the vendors didn't harrass me as bad,maybe I just looked broke.We went out to The Fidel w/friends had a blast drinking and dancing.Just an observation but why the hell did they put a Hard Rock Cafe in CTG.?Do Colombians have a desire to eat a $15.00 hamburger next to Donna Summer's microphone?My wife arranged for the family to visit her uncles farm past Turbago had a blast riding his horses.But everyday my wife and I and my Brother had so much fun felt safe and enjoyed every minute.I even kissed my mother-n-law good-bye which I never do.I can't wait to go back in Sept.this time I'm bringing a friend from work.

By gringomorgan on Jul 30, 2009, 14:01 in Friendly Talkzone.

Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Jul 30, 2009, 14:08:

"I can't wait to go back in Sept.this time I'm bringing a friend from work."

Thats fantastic! Maybe he can find someone to marry as well! OR at least I heard that CTG has a hustling, bustling nightlife!

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nine inch nails says on Jul 30, 2009, 14:19:

Do it! Do it again, do it again, do it, do it, do it again!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yeah I couldn't live in sucktown Indiantown either. feel for u bro.

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theflatline says on Jul 30, 2009, 14:31:

So you live in the states and your wife lives in Cartagena?

Legaleez for Complete Morons - A book for gringos in Colombia for who think they understand the nature of the law in a country where they cannot speak the language.

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gringomorgan says on Jul 30, 2009, 14:36:

Yeah I'm under contract until Dec.from my work,then I'll move in Jan.

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gimmedub says on Jul 30, 2009, 14:40:

hey tfl - I live in a hotel while traveling for work and my wife lives in our house in Valledupar.... fucking north-american visa process takes forever...

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Jul 30, 2009, 14:45:

Gimme Dub and TFL are you two related? Maybe in a past life or something.. Something very eerily similar about you too.. jajajajjajajajaj lol

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theflatline says on Jul 30, 2009, 14:53:

Paisa,

You leave our ears alone.

Besides I am dead sexy.

Legaleez for Complete Morons - A book for gringos in Colombia for who think they understand the nature of the law in a country where they cannot speak the language.

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CanadianCorey says on Jul 30, 2009, 15:42:

I leave today for Cartegena "AGAIN" Trip #7 in the last 1.5 years..I love Colombia so much, maybe someday my wife will be able to join me in Canada.
Did you stay over night at Rosario Island? I understand it's beautiful, but expensive.

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richardshari says on Jul 30, 2009, 15:45:

CanadianCorey says on Jul 30, 2009, 15:42 (today): flag

I leave today for Cartegena "AGAIN" Trip #7 in the last 1.5 years..I love Colombia so much, maybe someday my wife will be able to join me in Canada.
Did you stay over night at Rosario Island? I understand it's beautiful, but expensive.

dahhhhhh....."It'll take time to restore chaos."

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I'm catching up to you!! jajaj. Have fun, I love Cartagena!

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cali1010 says on Jul 30, 2009, 17:14:

I have stayed in the Rosario Islands in at Hotel Majagua (See link below). Let me tell you that this is wonderful place with cabins that are very modern and comfortable and very private. However, don't expect TV nor internet but you do have electricity for your IPOD. Each cabin has it’s own hammocks and a private patio outside. The cost from what I recall was about 260K per night without food, but it’s was well worth it. One thing that you might want to do if you would like to stay there is consult a travel agency maybe they can get you a full package that includes food and a cabin. In my opinion it’s a small price to pay for a couple days in paradise with your loved one.

http://www.hotelmajagua.com/en/hotel.htm

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Jul 30, 2009, 19:30:

Hey Ed, I live in Miami Beach, there is no way I want to go to CTG, maybe with my lady friend from MDE to see the ruins.. I dont know how many times Ive been to Colombia but I can tell you that there is very little place for visa stamps on my passport.. jajajajaj

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leftside says on Jul 31, 2009, 10:32:

Hey CanadianCorey - another Canadian with a novia/esposa in Cartagena? I wonder how many there are of us? lol

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Jul 31, 2009, 10:36:

Ufff,,, 1000's of you, im sure and thats just in CTG alone..

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