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YEP says on Mar 6, 2005, 19:52:

Easy ... you just login and start reading ;-)
As you finish posts .... they appear so.
Then when first page is done you go back in hisotry (look at the buttom)

Enjoy

PS ... this does take some effort on your own behalf too. Start reading and your inquieries will become more reasonable to respond to I'm sure ;-)


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carlitosamigos says on Mar 7, 2005, 04:57:

I don't think so Just another person looking for a happier less expensive more frienly place to live. This is not a new quest. I have lived in Argentina, Peru, Uraguay, Costa Rica, Mexico. To me it is not a cavalier idea. Maybe you can offer some serios comments.

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dwmte says on Mar 7, 2005, 11:04:

hoiga, amigo... if you'vew lived in all those places, you'll have no difficulty living in medellin...and you'll have less difficulty enjoying it.

bienvenidos a medellin,

dw

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carldecolorado says on Mar 7, 2005, 11:09:

Some Ideas Well there are lots of nice cities to call home in Colombia. I just it will just depend on what you want. Big city living in Bogota is a bit pricey, but it is a nice city with lots of things to do. Villavo is close to Bogota (1.5 hour drive), not very big, it can get pretty hot there. I like Armenia quite a bit, but you do have to worry about the terramotos (earthquakes)there. Cartagena is my favorite city, but I honestly am not sure if I could live there. During the rainy season they do have quite a problem with flooding. I have heard really nice things about Medellin, but can not say anything first hand.

I guess you will need to decide what type of climate you want to live in, what sort of things you like to do for hobbies, and finally what you will do for money when deciding where to live in Colombia.

Carl

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carlitosamigos says on Mar 8, 2005, 07:59:

good information Carl,
Thanks for trying to help. I enjoyed the pictures and your narratives on your page. I have been retired for some years though not too old yet. I have a good source of income and that is not a problem now. I have been interogating the web extensivily about Colombia and think it has almost everything I want except I can not get past the kidnapping isue comforatably. How do you feel when you are there??
Thanks
Carl M.

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Mr. Hollywood says on Mar 8, 2005, 08:03:

About kidnapping If you've lived in Brazil, Argentina and Mexico, you've already lived in places with a kidnapping risk on par with Colombia's. I've heard off-the-record that several of those countries have surpassed Colombia in number of total kidnapping, though they don't have the long-term hostage taking kind of kidnappings perpetrated by the FARC and ELN.

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carldecolorado says on Mar 8, 2005, 10:18:

I felt pretty safe For myself, I felt very safe on both my trips to Colombia. But please keep in mind that both times I have gone it has been with several other people and all of them are Colombian. Also I can pass for a Colombian as long as I don't open my mouth. It was a constant joke on my last visit to just pretend to be a mute if we ever got stopped by the rebels that way they wouldn't know I was actually a gringo. !Aye que feo! Finally the cities and areas I visited during my stays are suppose to be fairly safe.

Colombia does have its problems and yes there are inherent risks involved with living there, but I believe if you are careful, don't flash around your money or wealth you should be fairly safe. I will tell you this, I am seriously looking into one day retiring in Colombia. Ofcourse that is still quite a few years from now, but I do love it there and look forward to one day relaxing in a hammock and drinking a glass of whiskey.

Carl

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CLALORENA says on Mar 8, 2005, 11:12:

Pereira is a very good city to live as is not to hot and not to cold, the rumba starts from Thursday till Saturday, near the city there a lots of countrysides so beatiful, you can see the mountains, the rivers and feel the lovely fresh air. The people are very welcome. I wouldnt say is safety than other places in Colombia, I think it depends of you, how careful you are, and do not show off your stuff, as some people get jelous, but that happens all over the Country. AMO MI PEREIRA!

Lorenita

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dwmte says on Mar 8, 2005, 12:08:

thoughts on medellin Amigo…I’m a gringo who lived a pretty long time in and around Medellin and I spent the majority of my life living around the world…middle east, Africa, India, Europe, mexico, and central America. So I had a good idea of ‘other’ places before I landed in Colombia.

For a couple of years I ran a manufacturing business there and then I did nothing. Now, I’m retired (I’m one of PBH’s old timers) but I can tell you. There’s no place like Medellin and it’s surrounds to be found in all the places I’ve traveled. It’s cultured, artistic, warm (both in climate and human beings) and festive in attitude…even when all hell is breaking loose. When times are hard, these people find a joy in just living and helping others do likewise.

I lived through the worst part of Medellin’s history. The late 80’s and 90’s when the drug lords ruled the place and turned paradise into hell. Now, all or most of that is gone and it’s a completely different place.

You’ve lived all over latin America, so you know the ropes. You know that you don’t flaunt your wealth or property. To do so is foolish, egotistical and can bring you harm.

If you just live your life, respecting others and respecting life, you’ll not find a better place to do it.

I spent my last couple of years in llano grande which is close to Medellin’s airport, about 45-50 miles from Medellin. We’ll be returning there later this year and that’s where I’ll die. My wife and youngest daughter are Colombian born.

Good luck. If I can answer some specific questions for you, please ask. Or PM me.

D W Martin

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