¡Gracias Colombia!

Good afternoon everybody

I want to share my "colombian" experience with you.

I am a mexican woman (yes I know here is some mexican rejection, or at least that it seems) who traveled to Colombia for the first time two years ago. I work in an international american company in Mexico and I had the chance to meet a colombian girl who worked for the same company in its branch in Bogota. Needless to say that we became very good friends and one day she invited me to go to Colombia, I always wanted to do so but time and (why not accept it) the lack of money did not allow me to. Although Mexico is really dangerous most of my friends and family tried to "open my eyes" by telling me that Colombia was a really dangerous place to go. I decided to go anyway. And I don't regret it, it was one of the most beautiful and rewarding experiences of my life.

When I arrived at Eldorado airport my friend was there along with her father waiting for me and with some beautiful white roses in her hands as a gesture of welcoming, I stayed at her home with her family, as I entered the living room I saw a big "Bienvenida a Colombia". I dined Ajiaco (delicious) that night and had a delicious chocolate. Next day I got up early and visited then Zipaquirá and some other places. Three days later it was my birthday and they celebrated it with me as if they had known me for years, a gesture that I will never forget. Anyway I don't want to bother you with those details but I'd like to say that after two years I have visited Colombia four times so far and I'll be back to visit "my colombian family" next month. They treated me like part of their family and I thank them for letting me be part of their lives as well. I don't know whether Colombia is safer than the US or not , I don't really know. The only thing I have to say is that my best friend is colombiana, paisa and do not fit in any of the stereotypes I have read on PBH. I really like Bogota and I am looking forward to visit Medellin, Cali, etc, etc, etc soon.

Gracias Colombia por permitirme conocer a gente hermosa. Siempre los llevo presente y siempre los llevaré en mi corazón.

¡Que viva Colombia!

By de pronto on Sep 16, 2007, 15:37 in Friendly Talkzone.

brazilianhottie says on Sep 16, 2007, 16:02:

De Pronto: Thankz for sharing your travel experience with us. I am glad to hear that ur trip came out to be fantastic. y que viva colombia ..:)

Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite

Robert Jorge says on Sep 16, 2007, 16:45:

Glad you had such a nice experience. First of all, I don't think there is "Mexican rejection" here. There have been heated debates pertaining to immigration in the US, with obviously Mexicans being part of the issue. But I doubt anybody here has any ill-feelings personally towards Mexicans, simply because of their nationality. There are actually several people who are Mexican nationals and people of Mexican heritage who are members of this site. I won't list their names, but that's the truth. So, please don't worry about that. I think I can safely speak for 99% of the people here, by saying welcome aboard and hope you stay and contribute to this site.

--"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

webmanco says on Sep 16, 2007, 18:12:

Thanks for sharing with us, there is not rejection towards any country in Colombia, just bad or erroneus thinking. Bogotá got lots of Mexican restaurants, that should said something. I heard about one where they do marriages the Mexican style, just for fun, for one night.

This reminds me about Tequila coming this month or in october as well.

But, I'm going to start making some assumptions here.... Which means I might actually end up making an ass out of myself ..........Thu 04 17, 2008 11:34 am

gabolicious says on Sep 17, 2007, 05:01:

Hey!!! Miren a quien tenemos por acá? Bienvenida querida!!

Paso por ti para almorzar?

"The new land of opportunities: Colombia!" ----- Mr Miguel_Clavo on PBH

de pronto says on Sep 17, 2007, 05:37:

Está bien Gabo como quieras.

Brazilianhottie, I have had a lot of good experiences in Colombia, I will be glad to keep on sharing them with all of you later.

Robert Jorge and Webmanco: Thank you. In Colombia I have always felt like home with my family, it all started with a friendship and I ended up with a bunch of colombian friends, I love it! I didn't mean to say that in Colombia there is some mexican rejection but I have read some comments on PBH regarding mexicans and many of them not good, not all mexicans are illegals in the US. Anyway I am glad to join this site and I will contribute to it everytime I can. Thank you once more.

Nati17 I live in the north of the city. So you love DF, how come? I think it is chaotic and dirty
=) I love Bogotá! ;)

... y viaje a Macondo todo pagado

gabolicious says on Sep 17, 2007, 05:39:

listo!! entonces paso por tí.

"The new land of opportunities: Colombia!" ----- Mr Miguel_Clavo on PBH

LA_MONA says on Sep 17, 2007, 08:23:

Quiubo Gabo como asi ah? Cuidado que sabes que a la fiera no le gusta nada eso...

de pronto welcome and glad you liked Colombia!

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

gabolicious says on Sep 17, 2007, 11:26:

jajajajajaja Monita mi paisa ADORA a mi amiga!!!

"The new land of opportunities: Colombia!" ----- Mr Miguel_Clavo on PBH

RUV says on Sep 17, 2007, 12:49:

De pronto,

Thanks for your post.

I can see why you would say there are some "Mexican Rejection". I notice the same thing, but it is coming from a couple of posters and you should not consider that the opion of the whole board. They are full of shi?. Just select the ingore button with these posters.

brazilianhottie says on Sep 17, 2007, 14:20:

de pronto: Please dont stop sharing ur great experiences! I love reading them :)

Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite

de pronto says on Sep 17, 2007, 15:10:

Nati me agrada que te haya gustado la ciudad, ¿cuando estuviste por acá?

RUV thank you for your words. And yeah I don't pay attention to those guys, the thing is that I wanted to share my experience with you.

And

Brazilianhottie, of course I will tell you more about my experiences.

Regards.

... y viaje a Macondo todo pagado