down to around 2 months

SenorOso says on Aug 13, 2007, 09:44:

Bama, like any big city, Bogotá has its pits. Are you travelling alone? As el Gringo says, there is a lot to do here... If you are a golfer, this is golf heaven. Bring clubs if ya got em.

I live & work here. Primavera eterna Bogotá. Be prepared though ... 8500 feet altitude can slow you down a bit ...

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gringoloid says on Aug 13, 2007, 09:47:

yea, i agree with all.......look at Bogota the same way as New York City; its just a collection of neighborhoods; it's not so bad then.

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gringoloid says on Aug 13, 2007, 10:02:

hmmm, senoroso, from United Kingdom, newbie. is that you, lencol, pow wow??

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Robert Jorge says on Aug 13, 2007, 11:04:

Bama, you are pulling our legs, right? Been in Afghanistan, currently in Iraq, been to Medellin several times, and you are nervous about Bogota?

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

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bamapits3 says on Aug 13, 2007, 20:16:

Not nervous like that, but just feel like I am going to colombia for the first time again......I dont know, I mean when I am in th bogota airport to me it isnt a big deal, but my lady works during the day so I am going to be out while she is at work and yes my partner who works in kuwait will be coming with me......Thanks for the advice, I cant wait to get there....

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Robert Jorge says on Aug 14, 2007, 01:25:

I think that is cool that you are excited about the new experience. And I am not trying to be condescending. If I were in your shoes, knowing what I know about Bogota ... which ain't much compared to a lot of people here, I would: Go to barrio candelaria while your girl is at work and just walk around, hang out, drink beer in the little bars. Skip the north side / zona rosa, and go down to primero de mayo and party with the real people at night ... a LOT cheaper too. You need to get in the normal tourist things: monseratte, walk around centro, visit the museums, refuse a dude trying to sell you pot 3 blocks from the Tequendama, etc. If you have the time and desire, take a trip to cities outside of Bogota. I would suggest Villavicencio. But there are many others that are equally as fun and interesting. Tunja comes to mind. Anyway, have fun. And stay away from the tourist crap around zona rosa. (Unless your into that) If you are, there is a TGI Friday's with service even worse than US locations.

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

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bickerss says on Aug 14, 2007, 01:35:

Bam - Did I tell you I am out of Baghas in 7 days????? Bogota and medellin here i come!!!

Bogota - you need to get to Salto Angel Thurs night - great place, then onto Gotica or Cinemea. For Fri and Sat, there are plenty - Gotica is always good to finish up at. You have to get to Andres del Carne res before you go as well, in Chia (1 hr) - not your type of music but Guar you will like it. For restaurants - try P 93 and Zona Rosa - lots and lots. I like WOK (asian food). There is also a bar called coconuts that I think u wil like - reggaton, salsa, hip hop mix.

Cali - awsome place for a party. Lots of clubs. Start in the mall Chippechappy and then move on. Mr Mojitos might be your style. For a day or O/N trip, try get to San Cipriano. Few hrs in a bus, then a walk, and then catch the rail carts to a small village.

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