I know we're not supposed to ask questions about travelling in Colombia anymore but...

miamimike says on Dec 12, 2007, 13:51:

I would Rent a Brinks Armored car with Guard,,,

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Gator says on Dec 12, 2007, 13:57:

If you are a smart person, yes. Bus to Medellin then to Choco would be OK. Why in God's name would you go all the way BV from Bogotá the back up to the tourist area of Choco which is basically due east of Medellin????

BTW, who told you this??? " I know we're not supposed to ask questions about travelling in Colombia anymore but...

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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Rob77 says on Dec 12, 2007, 14:00:

A smart person would NOT go to Chocó! And Buenaventura is not the safest place to hang out right now either. You can't think of any reasonably safe places to visit? It's a pretty big country.

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durito says on Dec 12, 2007, 14:39:

The bus should be fine as it should be day by the time you are heading into buenaventura. However, I'd suggest flying instead. I'm assuming you are going towards Bahia Solano or Nuqui. The boat from Buenaventura supposedly takes about 24 hours and I can't imagine it's real safe.

Under no circumstance would I take a bus from Medellin into anywhere in the Choco. There was a father and son shot on a bus along this route just a couple weeks ago.

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la campiña says on Dec 12, 2007, 16:29:

I had to reply to this post because of the stimulating words, the man you need to ask is morrongo, many people will put you off this adventure but I say damn the torpedoes and so will morrongo, good one , get out their amongst it, respect

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nueva york bombero says on Dec 12, 2007, 16:33:

Go camp! Tell em how to take the skirt off!

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la campiña says on Dec 12, 2007, 16:51:

well, first untie a simple knot your parents would have religiuosly taught you to tie, not undo! and then when you've mastered it and cleaned the saliva of your proud parents off you face set off for the Darien pass, I'll meet you their, use the lesser know chatter bubble screetch and I'll know where you are

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redradish says on Dec 12, 2007, 17:42:

the lesser known chatter bubble screetch-- got it. thanks.

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Gator says on Dec 12, 2007, 18:55:

After hearing you talk, I now know that the dead do contact us.I don't think you are a fool after reading your post, but what's my opinion compared to that of thousands of others?

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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la campiña says on Dec 12, 2007, 21:07:

everything

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christobeldawg says on Dec 12, 2007, 21:12:

I think la camp is a refreshing voice here, with all of these all too serious people dragging us down. Serious can be good, but some of these people are just relentless in their all knowing of all things, and they don't even seem all that enlightened, much of the time. If they could lighten up just a bit, I think they might be worth listening to. Nobody can be all that certain of all of these things we discuss here.

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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goin_south says on Dec 12, 2007, 23:46:

who said La_Campiñña wasn't serious?

Why Not Colombia?..........Stay Tuned, for more.... utterly worthless, self-indulgent gobbets of nonsense.

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redradish says on Dec 13, 2007, 04:44:

thanks for the advice everyone. we're gonna bus to Medellin and fly to Nuqui instead of the whole BV thing. a good change of plan i think.

once we get to the coast we're gonna bogart a canoe from one of the eco-hotels, paddle up to the Panama border, and when we get there we'll go ashore, build a fire and roast a parrot to celebrate our journey.

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Albatross says on Dec 13, 2007, 04:48:

Buenaventura is one of the most dangerous places in Colombia lately... but, hey... have fun.

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

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kalder says on Dec 13, 2007, 04:54:

redradish- I found your website fascinating.

I look forward to your forthcoming article on "the smoking-hot puppetry scene in Vermont."

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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Albatross says on Dec 13, 2007, 04:59:

I, too, look forward to your forthcoming article on "the smoking-pot puppetry scene in Vermont"

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

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kalder says on Dec 13, 2007, 05:11:

The link to the 'Healing Wisdom' section of the Swan River Yoga website was particularly welcome:

"The swan elegantly swims in the water of nectar, seducing us into our Highest potential. May we bathe as the swan in artful connection together."

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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Morrongo says on Dec 13, 2007, 08:12:

Redr..good change of plan.Not that you cannt do any of the other routes you wanted to do.
This depends on your knowledge of Colombia.
Choco is a dangerous part of Col but keeping to the tourist parts you will enjoy a fantastic adventure.Do not go anywhere non tourtisty without checking with the police....Infact I would not be too keen to do anything different than the main tourist stuff,this time of year adds to the risks.
By the way the boat from BV to Solano is not as romatic as someone mentioned on a different post...i travel by lancha several times, but i knew the boat owners.Its a type of trip you need total confidence in your carriers...

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redradish says on Dec 13, 2007, 12:51:

unfortunately, my article on the smoking-hot puppetry scene in Vermont got cut short. it would take months, possibly even years to fully research that article and seduce it into its highest potential, if you will. Alas my trip to Colombia got in the way of that.

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kalder says on Dec 13, 2007, 13:10:

Fair play to you Missus. Actually, I really do like puppetry. Once upon a time I attended a puppetry workshop held in our Norwich Castle. And I've spent a fascinating afternoon in Lisbon's haunting Museum of Puppetry- a place I can't recommend enough, for those interested in such things.

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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