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mum visiting. much help needed

THE PROBLEM:
my mum visiting 2nd of September.

SUB PROBLEMS:
1.i work everyday, and live in suba compartir(doesnt leave much time free)
2.my mum doesnt speak any spanish and she is coming alone.

im looking for a hotel in the candalaria, beacuase it is more architecturally and historically interesting.
i will be able to get atleast 5 days off work.

Although she is coming for 2 WEEKS.
I really want her to enjoy colombia.

THE SOLUTION:
I need someone who can spend time with her.

I am really worried that she will have a crap time.

By (Deleted user) on Jul 21, 2005, 11:27 in Friendly Talkzone.

Mr. Hollywood says on Jul 21, 2005, 11:39:

Hotel de la Opera If you want to stash your mom in Candelaria, go all out and have her stay at Hotel de la Opera. It's very swanky and full service.

There's also Hotel La Botica, but since she's a Brit and from your previous posts money is no issue, I recommend the Opera.

I'm sure I don't have to tell you that Candelaria isn't the safest place after dark. It's also a Long way from Suba, but I'm sure that's part of your plan.

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2retirensa says on Jul 21, 2005, 11:46:

It'll be just fine My personal experience
My first time to Cali with my girlfriend to visit her parents, I spoke no Spanish, though 2 people in the house did. My girlfriend was helping her parents move, and was not available to spend much time with me, so I went out with her uncle almost everyday. There was no shortage of people willing to spend time with me, however. I went with him because he was closer to my age.

He spoke no English, had never been exposed to a "foreigner" before, and knew just a little of my likes and dislikes (though I am easy to please). We arranged ahead of time where he would take me (zoo, missions,etc), what I liked for food and my health limitations. They wrote a few phrases for me in Spanish, like "I am tired and need to rest", "I would like to go someplace else", etc. I have never had such a great time in my life. After the 2nd day we started understanding each other without language skills.

To make a long story shorter- we are in the process of getting married and I will be moving to Armenia aroung the end of Sept.

The moral to the story--If you don't want a new daddy, be careful who you have help with your Mum!
Maureen

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Gator says on Jul 21, 2005, 19:00:

I Will Second Mr Hollywood You will not go wrong with Hotel de la Opera. We often recommed this hotel to friends who vist.

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

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colombiabuzz says on Jul 25, 2005, 11:33:

Mum's visit I sent you a PM, just wondering if you had a chance to check it. Thanks

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