My travel journal for Colombia

kat1 (Moderator) says on Oct 15, 2007, 14:14:

Very interesting SF John, I enjoyed watching the pictures, very beautiful

Enjoy Medellin!

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msaucey says on Oct 15, 2007, 14:22:

Thanks for sharing SFJohn... You got some great shots... I was just in Monserrate on my recent trip.... It's a beautiful view of Bogota...

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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Medellin Traveler says on Oct 15, 2007, 15:03:

YES!! John, thanks for sharing!!

i really enjoyed your pics!!

The only bad part about your travelogue, is that it made me miss Medellin!!!

I'm going BACK!!!

"Huevos Rancheros en Medellin, No Quiero Taco Bell." - www.medellintraveler.com

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NataliaV says on Oct 15, 2007, 15:05:

Great pictures! I also enjoyed your journal on Cuba. Very interesting!

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poco says on Oct 15, 2007, 15:37:

I'm not easily impressed but when I saw the home page with the map I knew it would be worth a view. The shopping looked excellent.

The link that says ""show all"" is worth it for those with higher speeds,, or even lower for that matter.

Drats, Medellin has received a lot of good press on this site lately. Guess I'll need to make a trip.

"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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Carlotica says on Oct 15, 2007, 15:45:

Awesome pictures!!!! Thanks for sharing.

Salsera!!!... de por vida =>

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Tinto (Moderator) says on Oct 15, 2007, 15:52:

Yes, very nice selection. I've bookmarked your site and will go back to look at the other countries.

I'm curious, though, how do you manage a girl in every port? Does Nubia (Bogota) get mad when she sees bikini photos of Ildegar (Cartagena)?

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Mr. Hollywood says on Oct 15, 2007, 15:55:

Nice site, John.

What did you think of the language schools you visited? I always have people asking for recommendations in Colombia.

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robi666 says on Oct 15, 2007, 16:10:

"Yes, very nice selection. I've bookmarked your site and will go back to look at the other countries."
Which other countries? The man is lost, Tinto, he's staying in Medellin! :-)

Good work, John! Look forward to see you again for a drink or two...

"I am a citizen of the most beautiful nation on earth. A nation whose laws are harsh yet simple, a nation that never cheats, which is immense and without borders, where life is lived in the present."

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RJQuilla says on Oct 15, 2007, 17:10:

Great journal dude!!!!1

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houstongal says on Oct 15, 2007, 21:03:

cool website. thanks for sharing!

by the way, did you enjoy KL? the petronas towers are amazing. loved your evening shots. i have lots of daytime shots myself (the sheen in the sunlight cannot be captured on film). i used to love to look out of my hotel room window and see the towers lit up at night. simply beautiful.

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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scotty says on Oct 15, 2007, 21:40:

Nice pics!

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

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SFJohn says on Oct 16, 2007, 21:28:

Thanks for all the nice feedback everyone!

Tinto - Nubia and Ildegar are both just friends... really.

Mr. Hollywood - NuevaLengua was a good school, and unique in offering classes in three cities, but it is not the least expensive for people on a budget. Also, the classes in Bogota are actually at the Universidad de la Sabana in Chia, so you need to take the transmilenio and then a small flota bus to get there.


robi666 - You are correct, Medellin has ruined me for all other destinations. I will be there Saturday. Let's hook up at Oviedo.

houstongal - KL was great. I actually went back for NYE and had a great time.

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Robert Jorge says on Oct 17, 2007, 18:33:

I am a little jealous after seeing all of your pics SFJ. I would love to be able to travel like that. Great pictures and website. Thanks for sharing.

He who farts in church, sits in his own pew.

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la campiña says on Oct 17, 2007, 18:45:

fear and loathing in cali , I will read your story soon but I hope it cuts the grade

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pbthekid says on Nov 2, 2007, 09:49:

John, great fotos of Colombia!!!, I have been to many of the places you featured in your presentation. My wife is a Bogotana, and My Son-in-Law is from Cartagena as is his parents.
The Pretalts. I am planning to finish my life in Colombia very soon. I feel the country is still
way behind in The U S culture which is a good thing!!! I hate to see the big "Box Stores" such as Walmart and others come to Colombia and destroy the little business people. They are the heart and soul of Colombia!!!. The Colombians are kind hearted people who have been
much maligned by Hollywood in there films. Some one should do a documentary on the real Colombia! My brother in Laws could help them as they are in that industry. Thanks for the fotos of the real Colombia!!!

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