Presidential Election everything to close??

juanalejo says on Apr 17, 2006, 06:15:

Elections May 28

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CuriosJoe says on Apr 17, 2006, 06:22:

So? Is it a bad week to go for parties? We are booked for May 26-31. Can anyone please give more detail as to what to expect and whether or not this is a good choice of travel dates? It's not like it's a weekend getaway to Jersey shore. Thanks again.

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CuriosJoe says on Apr 17, 2006, 06:47:

Thank you GringoInBogota That's a very good advice. We will definetly consider changing travel dates. Thanks again.

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Gator says on Apr 17, 2006, 08:37:

I Agree!!!! We plan to just kinda hang around the house.

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poco says on Apr 17, 2006, 10:17:

Some things are worth dying for Is it a bad week to go for parties? We are booked for May 26-31.

If I were staying in a big city I’d probably schedule a May 15th arrival and stay 3 months but it’s still pretty nice in the U.S. so I limit my time to the “utility bill” seasons.

Bad time for going to the clubs and drinking but other activities should be perfect. Party,, any grouping in Colombia is a “party”. I don’t drink, but many do. Some of my best entertainment is watching drunks. You need to be sober New Years Eve because that night is NOT one to be missed, the drunks are only a minor part of what goes on. News years is the opening night for 30 days of festival.

There shouldn’t be many folks obstructing the views around tourist areas. Indoor activities should be considered. Bring extra batteries. Avoid large crowds unless of course there are nude protesters, bring binoculars just in case.

Colombian Chickens are crowing about the new President of the U.S. who will assure that From each according to their ability to each according to their need.

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CuriosJoe says on Apr 18, 2006, 15:11:

Ok we changed the dates We changed the dates to arrive on June 2nd. How was it last year right after the elections? Are there any issues/protests the weekend after? Thanks again for all the help.

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poco says on Apr 18, 2006, 15:58:

Depends We changed the dates to arrive on June 2nd. How was it last year right after the elections? Are there any issues/protests the weekend after? Thanks again for all the help.

Presidential election years are more of a problem. I doubt anything happened last year,, but maybe.

Mortar attacks and bombs missed Uribe the first time. They did kill a few civilians and kids. For what it's worth, the same thing might happen again and you'd be "safe", however, I'm waiting to book. I get a ticket good for a year, but I hate paying that $50 date change fee.

In reality, you might have jumped into the pot,, from the fire but drinking should be no problem.

During the 10 weeks between Uribe’s (last) election and inauguration, the FARC launched another wave of attacks, leaving an estimated 1,000 people dead and thousands more displaced. In Cucuta, a mid-size city near Colombia’s border with Venezuela, the World Food Program registered 16,000 newly displaced persons.

PS: Is there a chance of nude protests?

Colombian Chickens are crowing about the new President of the U.S. who will assure that From each according to their ability to each according to their need.

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poco says on Apr 18, 2006, 16:18:

How long ? Just wait. until it is safe.

Colombian Chickens are crowing about the new President of the U.S. who will assure that From each according to their ability to each according to their need.

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CuriosJoe says on Apr 18, 2006, 21:03:

We are only staying in Medellin, where there any issues last year or year before right after the elections in Medellin? We can wait but what and when mean safe in Colombia :) ? We certainly appreciate the advice and will keep an eye out on this thread. Thanks again.

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CuriosJoe says on Apr 26, 2006, 06:51:

thanks everyone Thanks Gringobogota and everyone. We've rescheduled for June. Hopefully there won't be a second round. Uribe is a strong candidate.

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