Is this normal?

john_stark says on Aug 16, 2007, 21:16:

Are you going to be getting the jungle tour as well? You can get an all-inclusive package from a charter tour operator known as the FARC. They've got some hot babes to show you around too.

goin_south says on Aug 16, 2007, 21:39:

send me their addresses/photos;
I'll be happy to screen them for ya.
there's an easy way to tell if they are genuine or not.

and, thank you.

goin_south says on Aug 16, 2007, 23:17:

I think it's so groovy now, that people are finally gettin together...
maybe we'll cross paths, like ships in de night.

and, thank you.

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Buongone says on Aug 17, 2007, 01:41:

The first time I went to Cali. I met a friend on Amigos.com before I went. Things turned out just great. If you know what I mean. Check it out! You might be surprised. LOL

el flaco says on Aug 17, 2007, 02:50:

Yes normal and safe. Go for it.

Amigos.com has been recommended before on poorbuthappy. I tried it without attaching a photo which is supposed to be death and still succeded (don't know how to attach a photo!).

Slappy says on Aug 17, 2007, 03:35:

Hey, I did exactly that not more than 1 month ago (met someone online, she offered me to show me around. She even found me a place to stay for free!) Possibly had the 10 most amazing days of my life... I say go for it!

panthdave says on Aug 17, 2007, 04:42:

People please use your Common Sense and don't be so Naive....I would think now people would be educated now..

Go meet them but in a public place .. and also go to Colombia settle in and then try to meet people normally in the barrio your in...You will have no problem but the internet meet in a public place and take your time...

panthdave Miami

Lily03 says on Aug 17, 2007, 08:44:

Ouch..hahaha I would be worried if I were you. How funny is this, I was born in this beautiful Country but I just do not trust what goes around here. Don't get me wrong, it has a lot to offer and the majority of people are really nice you just have to keep your eyes WIDE open.

I would be very careful if I were you. I've been living here 4 months already and things could get bad if you're too trusting.

Cheers and enjoy your stay.

elmodefoque says on Aug 17, 2007, 08:53:

dude, only TWO girls offered to show you around?? what the hell is wrong with you.
Once those girls hear the MAGIC WORD "USA" but canada will do, you should have about a dozen.
Listen don't worry and enjoy the ride and bring lots of condoms.
Now if you were to say you're visiting from Honduras, you wont get not even one, talvez un maricon con el jopo que le pica

over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one.Curramba, el mejor vividero del mundo!

miamimike says on Aug 17, 2007, 10:44:

Hey Duca--if you take them up on the Deal, whatever you do don't let them recommend the Restaurant. Better you pick one a rather plain Eatery because what will invariably happen is Your Guide will pick an expensive classy restaurant and most CERTAINLY will order the most Expensive Dish on the Menu. Pick a simple eatery, check out the menu beofre you sit down for prices and figure your Guide will order the most $$$ Meal served. If you can handle that, PAYING FOR THE HIGHEST PRICED MEAL, OK, if not, go to a nice coffee shop where for sure it won't cost an arm and Leg. Believe me this Scam happens daily in Col with Gringos. Also if she wants to bring a friend or family member along, put a Lid on that idea also as you will end up with the Tab for all the hanger-ons.Do your due dilegence,,Caveat Emptor,,,

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.,

Peter (Moderator) says on Aug 17, 2007, 10:52:

It's pretty common for Colombians to bring a friend along when they meet someone, they're social people. Remember, it's the same for them - they're meeting someone they don't know, so bringing a friend can feel safer.

Poor but snappy

Lily03 says on Aug 17, 2007, 12:25:

Hi Gringoinbogota!
Love your advise to Duca...you are right about meeting their priest, cat and dog and the whole nine yards! LoL.
Like I said better be safe than sorry. No?

deathnova says on Aug 17, 2007, 14:35:

How is a girl wanting expensive food a scam? I've dated plenty of Americans that would do the same and none of them were out to scam me for food.

raulinho says on Aug 17, 2007, 14:48:

"It's pretty common for Colombians to bring a friend along when they meet someone, they're social people". What about other deeply meaningful comments like in general Colombians they are small people.

panthdave says on Aug 17, 2007, 15:38:

Usually my first dates are drinks....and the third or fourth date is dinner and by that time the girl comes alone..

panthdave Miami

goin_south says on Aug 17, 2007, 16:00:

alone? or,.....ALONG?

and, thank you.

Desideria (Moderator) says on Aug 17, 2007, 16:08:

I wouldn't be too worried. The chances are that it's just what it is made out to be; too girls who would like to get to know a gringo and are willing to show you around. keep your eyes open, though.

Cheers,
desi

"I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them."-President George W. Bush

goin_south says on Aug 17, 2007, 16:13:

yeah... maybe they both know one another ..... could be

DANGEROUS......FUN!

HEY, WHAT IS LIFE WITHOUT A LIL ADVENTURE!!!
Ask them if they will WALK YOU UP to Monserrate and take a few handfuls of firecrackers with ya to throw ahead of ya every 5 minutes! jejje! to the side, in the bushes...get them banditos runnin!

and, thank you.

Chelesupercono says on Aug 17, 2007, 16:21:

Could be pre-pagos so make the deal first before you go anywhere........not after you have had a few drinks

never go to bed with someone crazier then you are, you will do it and you will regret it.......

ducaticole says on Aug 17, 2007, 16:25:

The one girl is an engineering student and her english is quite good so I've been enjoying talking to her quite a bit. She definately seems like someone who could be trusted. The other girl hasn't said too much about herself but the language barrier is in the way there I think. My Spanish is pretty bad so she's probably trying her best to understand what I'm writing to her.

paisa29 says on Aug 17, 2007, 16:35:

No problem but the friends can pay for their own food... or even better... they can pay for you also, jajaja

Chelesupercono says on Aug 17, 2007, 17:29:

Bring two pairs of knee pads and cut the deal........the peso is falling fast......

never go to bed with someone crazier then you are, you will do it and you will regret it.......

panthdave says on Aug 17, 2007, 18:39:

Screw the food just go for drinks....Cheap Cervezas...

panthdave Miami

honey says on Aug 17, 2007, 18:59:

MiamiMike - EXCELLENT ADVICE! You always give the best warnings. Keep it up.

Life is what happens when you're busy making plans - John Lennon.

Peter (Moderator) says on Aug 18, 2007, 02:04:

I wouldn't be too worried either. Just be friendly, polite and don't assume things. They probably just like to practice their English and show their city :)

Poor but snappy

tomtom33 says on Aug 18, 2007, 05:55:

Do the cama tour first. If she's any good, you can go for coffee.

miamimike says on Aug 18, 2007, 06:43:

How is a girl wanting expensive food a scam? I've dated plenty of Americans that would do the same and none of them were out to scam me for food.
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Deathnova-here's the scam-most of these Col Women would never order the most expensive meal on the Menu if they were paying for it themselves whereas in many cases, an American would. Caveat Emptor

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.,

miamimike says on Aug 18, 2007, 06:44:

tomtom33 says on Saturday August 18th, 2007 5:55:

Do the cama tour first. If she's any good, you can go for coffee.

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Ha Ha --not bad advice either Tom! LOL

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.,

miamimike says on Aug 18, 2007, 06:56:

gringoinbogota says on Friday August 17th, 2007 11:03:

No problem but the friends can pay for their own food.

I have an answering machine in my car. It says, I'm home now. But leave a message and I'll call when I'm out. Steven Wright
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GIB- a Col Lady I invited out in Miami for Drinks invited her Brother&Sister-in -Law Along, unbeknownst to me, on our first night out. These two uninvitees drank soaked up Aguardiente like a Sponge(one Bottle) and when it was time to pay up, I payed for the My Drink and for the lady I invited. I told the waiter before on the side, "Seperate Checks Please" so when the other 2 "uninviteds" received their Tab, they scrambled for Money furiously, I stood at the Door to the Taberna looking on in Amusement as I gathered from their Hand Gyrations, they were set to Wash Dishes in payment for their Drinks. Somehow they came up with the Dough, next Bar We went to, they had the drill down pat and that's make sure who is paying for your Drinks before you throw 'em down. Isn't that what most Prudent Folks do with their Bills and Finances, like know what what you can afford before you Order??

"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." -- Feb. 28, 2008 --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.,

panthdave says on Aug 18, 2007, 07:01:

Good Job...Damn I wish I was there...To be honest I would of paid the tab and then would it made it clear to my date ...Doesn't work this way...if she is happy for another date thats great but if she was only there to soak up some drinks with her friends and have you pay the tab she knows it won't go again and she says nah was nice but no more dates...Then you know and ends there...and is a small loss..

panthdave Miami

Chelesupercono says on Aug 18, 2007, 08:23:

Great Job!!!! Yes indeed a small loss.....they never try that kind of thing with locals......just the Gringos.....playing hardball is the only way to get any respect!!! Good for you......

never go to bed with someone crazier then you are, you will do it and you will regret it.......

morphus says on Aug 18, 2007, 09:56:

Apparently, it is normal on here. Just make sure you see photos first. I once met a girl on the internet from Medellin. When I met her, she was around 300lbs. She showed me some good places to eat though and bought me food.

panthdave says on Aug 18, 2007, 11:14:

I betya she did Morph...show you good places to eat......

panthdave Miami

Chelesupercono says on Aug 18, 2007, 12:14:

Hey Morp was she the main course or the dulce.......

never go to bed with someone crazier then you are, you will do it and you will regret it.......

morphus says on Aug 18, 2007, 13:11:

Too much meat for me. I'm on a diet.

MaSep says on Aug 18, 2007, 19:14:

Go for it! just don´t pay the bill!

goin_south says on Aug 19, 2007, 14:22:

..I can eat as much meat as I want...

Okay; that explains the episode with the ice pick ;)

and, thank you.

Chelesupercono says on Aug 19, 2007, 14:32:

I like the pre-pago meat.....top choice and alot cheaper

never go to bed with someone crazier then you are, you will do it and you will regret it.......

goin_south says on Aug 19, 2007, 18:35:

and, thank you.

paisa29 says on Aug 20, 2007, 08:33:

las fotos viejas no son exclusivas de amigos.com, algo similar pasó con alguien aquí pero no soy superficial para no reconocer la esencia de la persona que es lo mas importante.

paisa29 says on Aug 20, 2007, 17:56:

en eso si estoy totalmente de acuerdo contigo.

paisa29 says on Aug 21, 2007, 07:55:

nunca he dicho que soy flaca, lo que ves en la foto soy yo.

paisa29 says on Aug 21, 2007, 07:56:

I appreciate your friendship very much.

morphus says on Aug 21, 2007, 15:56:

Try mejoramor.com. I met a crazy Peruvian girl here in New York off of there. She gave me $500 to bail her Canadian boyfriend out of jail. She told me it was her friend's boyfriend. After he went to court, I went back for the $500 bail money and kept it. She was mad. Thats a free flight to Colombia...lol

panthdave says on Aug 21, 2007, 16:05:

LOLOLOLOLOL Love it...Definitely those Peruvian Chicas deserve it.. Talking about snobs some of those rich chicas in Lima worst than the rich rolo girls in Bogota...

panthdave Miami

morphus says on Aug 21, 2007, 16:14:

Really? I know another Peruvian girl here. She was living rich in Lima. Her family was sending her money from the U.S. She said she was very mean to poor people in Peru. Now she's living here in the U.S. with her family. She having trouble learning English and works part time cleaning offices. She said she changed a lot since she came to the U.S. and is a nicer person.