Gifts for Family in Colombia

Miguel says on Mar 16, 2005, 10:56:

Specifics Ok, you got papa's booze covered...tell us more about the recipients of your gifts and we will help...Good tennis shoes are a start.

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Renita says on Mar 16, 2005, 13:29:

More on gifts... His mom and abuelita.

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adrimm says on Mar 16, 2005, 18:19:

for mom & grandma High-end fine chocolates, small bottles of fine perfumes (I saw a 5 pack of Oscar de la Renta at a department store not so long ago).

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dawn says on Mar 16, 2005, 18:32:

More gift ideas Hi - About 3 months ago I went to Medellin to visit a friend's family. She recommended "cremas" from Bath and Body Works for the women in her family. I took small gift baskets of lotions and body sprays and they LOVED it. Also I agree with the fine chocolates. I took that to the father and grandfather and they were appreciative.

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poco says on Mar 16, 2005, 18:52:

Gift sure to Please Guitar picks, church keys and the Animal King in Spanish. Baby moon hub caps to fit a jeep if you've got the room.

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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DoninLasVegas says on Mar 16, 2005, 21:35:

Two Ideas I've traveled to Barranquilla twice in the last three months. Both times I brought about 10 small containers of Altoids cinnamon flavored mints. The response both times was amazing. Now every time I go back I've been told one of the requirements is to bring mints. The second suggestion is to bring as many of the yellow "Lance Armstrong" wrist bands as possible. At the moment they are very popular in Colombia and the available supply is very limited (or non-existent).

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Renita says on Mar 17, 2005, 05:47:

Thanks! Thanks for all the help. Surprisingly, I just donated to the Lance Armstrong fund and received some of the wristbands, I was going to bring one for my boyfriend but now that I know they are in high demand, I will take one for his brother also. Bath and body works for mom and grandma should be good.

Thanks again! I'll be sure to post some pictures of Pereira when I get back!

Renita

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utopiacowboy says on Mar 17, 2005, 08:21:

Lance Armstrong wristbands? I've heard it all now. Sure I think the guy's worthy of admiration but...

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Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

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Antioqueñita says on Jul 25, 2005, 15:53:

"Lance Armstrong" wrist bands? Excuse my ignorance... but what is that?who is that? etc.

I am going soon to Colombia and it seems I must take these ones and I am not sure what they are?

Thanks,

"Que Viva Medellin!"

"Que Viva Medellin!"

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Tinto (Moderator) says on Jul 25, 2005, 15:58:

the website must have crashed from heavy use but try www.livestrong.com later on

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Crazy4Cali says on Jul 25, 2005, 17:01:

So far... Altoids
Chocolates

and the big hit from the pacific northwest:

Salmon (e.g. those smoked salmon gift boxes)

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