Shorts and Sandals

morphus says on Aug 15, 2006, 11:28:

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tejasmarcos says on Aug 15, 2006, 12:00:

the first photo is right across from Oviedo Mall where they are building the new library. I have been here 5 months and although I see people in sandals and shorts from time to time, it is not the norm. Most people here (locals) wear long pants and dress shoes (or sneakers).

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Ctg Bound says on Aug 15, 2006, 12:43:

tejasmarcos I would tend to agree with tejasmarcos, although on a Saturday you will see a few more people about with shorts than on a weekday, quite a few more about with shorts on a Sunday and holidays, but still the vast majority will be in trousers and jeans.

gorgonabob says on Aug 15, 2006, 14:11:

you miss the fact that the people in the first photo are without doubt israeli backpackers staying at the casa jerusalem hostal two hundred metres away. these photos dont help the arguement that colombians wear shorts, kelvin..

Juanes says on Aug 15, 2006, 16:11:

I want the hairs on my legs to grow & breathe........ well i think its not too bad to wear shorts at all. i previously asked on other posting about whether it is ok to wear any sort of clothing with army references. I have heard stories on blog sites or people recounting their travels in south america, espeically colombia whereby they have been disadvantaged in a major way for wearing camouflage gear.

whats wrong with wearing them anyway as long as your not out at some fancy night club in latin america ? Come on after all, i have spent the last 10 years working in London, travelling on that damn tube every day wearing nothing but suits and formal clothing for work. so when i come to colomba and latin america i certainly am taking 5-6 pairs at least of the damn things. dont forget when us northern europeans or north americans from cold states go somewhere realtively hot ie, over 70 degrees, we always like to show off our piernes. i dont see anything wrong with this whether you are in bolivia, peru, brasil, colombia or argentina or mexico. There is no way im luggin around my rucksack through 13 countries wearing slacks all the time.

So as long as they are not worn with white socks and sandals (germans and holland people please read) there not that bad. Its not as if there are loads of gringos walking round in speedos or really tight shorts like the latinos wear when there on the beaches.

of course, i will attempt to blend in with the locals wherever i am but sometimes the comfort factor just comes first.....

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billyb says on Aug 15, 2006, 17:41:

There's no law against... wearing camo in Colombia, but you wouldn't want to be stopped in the countryside by an armed group , be they gov or irregulars, and be mistaken for an actor in a rival faction.

BillyB

pedro says on Aug 15, 2006, 17:54:

My take on camouflage stuff. It's OK for Colombian women to wear, but guys should avoid it.

que nota!

utopiacowboy says on Aug 15, 2006, 18:47:

It's a trend that I started in Medellin. It spread to my brother-in-law and now they're all doing it.

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redway says on Aug 15, 2006, 19:03:

Morphus Thank you for the photos.

arthur brode says on Aug 15, 2006, 19:31:

"gringo tourist shorts" geez utc,you are such a cool trend setter.

http://www.calirentals.net/

adrimm says on Aug 15, 2006, 22:16:

all depends not all shorts are worn equally:

Compare this fellow with the guy in Morph's first photo.

MacGringo says on Aug 17, 2006, 11:25:

F**k trends!!!!!
I'll be F**k trends!!!!!
I'll be bouncing around Bogota at Christmas in a skirt....hahaha

kat1 (Moderator) says on Aug 17, 2006, 13:49:

my brother lives in Bogota and when he goes to Villavicencio he is always in short and saldals sometimes.


the big mistakes gringos make are sandals with white socks jiji and a lousy t shirt that said "Colombia no problemo" bought in Cartagena?

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griffbos says on Aug 17, 2006, 16:29:

Thanks for the foto's I just got back from Medellin /Envigado after 14 days there and guys are wearing shorts everywhere glad I decided to bring mine with me almost left them home after reading on here it would make me look to gringo if I wear shorts.

Juanes says on Aug 18, 2006, 02:27:

MACGRINGO skirt idea is not too bad u know hey mac, nice to see your comment about fashion. apparently , everyone is still trying to look really 1980's in london like punkish and mod stylie - wearing fred perry, pointy shoes, harrington jackets, retro sports wear and sometimes member only jackets !

i would think that wearing a skirt wudne be too bad for ya especially considering it is part of the national dress of scotland - the kilt.

mind you, you would get a few strange looks from the maricons esspecially if you were in cartagena i imagine.

nice to see you give it try and give us all some feedback though my scottish friend.

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Juanes says on Aug 18, 2006, 02:32:

& another safety tip too maybe you can wear your sporren too mac if ya want to do the full monty, im sure this would be a great piece equipment similar to a money belt for hiding all your valuables in case you go down to Cd bolivar in bogota or the narino/chocoa regions in colombia.

juanes en londres

are you a rangers or celtic fan by the way macgringo ?

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MacGringo says on Aug 18, 2006, 09:05:

Im an Airdrie fan Juanes. Not too sure about the kilt idea for definate yet.
Just thinking about it, the bloody weight of the thing would take up a good amount of my baggage limit...

utopiacowboy says on Aug 18, 2006, 09:09:

So PBSH comments did not match reality, Griffbos? I'm shocked.

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rjstuff says on Aug 18, 2006, 09:52:

Well I didn't see too many Colombians in shorts - in Brranquilla Cartagena and Santa Marta on my recent visit (June/July 2006.) All my wife's family (brother, cousins, friends and even the 12 year old nephew wore pants almost all the time (except once when we went to the beach.) I wore shorts and sandals or flip flops to everywhere (even resturants and some parties.) My impression is that very few Colombians wear shorts - even in that 100+ weather without airconditioning - it was a little better in my shorts!

lochdhu says on Aug 18, 2006, 20:14:

On a recet trip to

On a recet trip to Argentina, and Uruguay a few months ago, I wore a few of my Utilikilts (utilikilts.com) had a lot of fun with it, got a lot of good comments, and funny looks from the locals, not to mention a lot of people took photos of me. Guess its not something they see all the time down there. but a good way to have fun with the locals and be the center of attention.

Robert Jorge says on Aug 20, 2006, 14:48:

Shorts in Villavicencio I am from the US and have been living in Villavicencio for two months now. This town can get pretty hot. I am from Florida, so I am no stranger to heat. But in Florida, everything is airconditioned of course. Anyway, here is my take on the dress in Villavicencio, for whatever it is worth. The vast majority of guys here wear jeans, no matter what the weather. During the day, walking to the store, going to my fiancee's family's houses, I wear cargo shorts. Yes, the typical baggy, worn out looking, cargo shorts sold at places like Aeropostale in the US. My favorite pair is, dare I admit, camo too. I do not seem to get any extra attention from the locals. There are guys here who do wear shorts and flip flops; I am just saying the vast majority of men do not. The women who wear shorts are even more rare. There are lots of mini-skirts and jeans, but it is very uncommon to see a woman in shorts outside of her house. When I go out at night to a club, then I wear nice jeans and a polo shirt or a short sleeve button down. I doubt a club would let a guy in wearing cargo shorts. And if they did, you WOULD stand out.
By the way, has anybody here spent time in Villavicencio? I would love to talk about this town. The clubs are great. I met my fiancee (sort of) at Agua Pinelas on a Wednesday "ladies" night. Long story. Anyway, Kuarzo is also a favorite. All the little clubs in the Zona Rosa are fun too.
My favorite thing is trying out all the food. My favorites so far are the soups. I can't eat enough sopa de menaducia (spelled wrong I am sure, sorry) or sopa de mondongo. They are dirt cheap too for a large bowl. About $.60 to a $.80 US.

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Colombiche says on Aug 20, 2006, 15:47:

I must... agree with Kat here.

Wear short and sandals if you must, but DO NOT wear this with socks, pulled right up to the knees.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

tejasmarcos says on Aug 20, 2006, 17:11:

i gave up clothing trends about 3-4 years ago in the USA. however, after being here and hanging with a younger crowd, i have had to quickly get back into trendy jeans, cool euro style shoes and sporty shirts. atleast in MDE it is a very fashion conscious crowd moving and swinging. definitely wear what you want, but i prefer to blend for now. after i get more comfortable, i will probably begin bucking fashion trends once again. besides that, my girlfriend always starts politely bitchin when i don't get the look right. live and let live........

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rocinante says on Aug 20, 2006, 17:31:

short hair shorts? Shorts are not common among the locals in MDE. I have about 200 photos from about 15 different events from Feria de Flores a few weeks ago and as a general rule in Medellin - 2 things you hardly see: Shorts and women under 40 with short hair. There are always exceptions so lets not split hairs.

Also wearing camo might be like wearing a Medellin jersey to a Nacional match. You're slightly asking for trouble unnecessarily. Not really worth it.

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rocinante says on Aug 20, 2006, 17:35:

morph I guess we just missed each other? I'm back in the US as of the 16th. Haven't seen you or Elmo in months. When you back and is the Monday happy hour shindig still in full swing? I lost Elmo's #.

Did you make it to Las Fondas on any of the closing nights for the Feria?

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rocinante says on Aug 20, 2006, 17:50:

morph OK - I just read my Roconante email - dude I got there the Saturday the 28th (just after you did?). Did you get the aguardiente and empanadas, pancho and bag of goodies in Rio Negro airport? It was a party as soon as you stepped off the plane. I just got back Thursday, was doing a lot of work - every weekday except for Uribe's inauguration on the 7th - the day before my birthday. The highlight of the Feria festivities was Las Fondas (we went on the Sunday night after the parade). Had to be the highlight of anything in Medellin for me with the exception of the free Juanes concert on El San Juan last October.

I never check that account. Did you go to see that new movie that opened on the 11th? I don't remember what it was called but these military guys find all this money... The commercial runs on RCN every 10 miutes as I think RCN produced the film.

Where are you staying with some chica?

Again, sorry to have missed you there.

"World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Peso 1400 by November" Feb 5, 2008

Rubiazo says on Aug 20, 2006, 19:05:

happy hour guys lets all do next week- monday or tuesday is good for me!! que viva la guachafita hijueputa!

morphus says on Aug 21, 2006, 11:29:

rocinante, I posted some pics from the flower fair and las fondas. Just click on my name to bring up the threads. I didnt catch that movie yet. I saw the coming attractions when I went to see superman. It looks good but the girl I go out with says she doesnt like Colombian movies...lol. Im staying in an apartment alone. A couple of girls offered to let me stay with them so I can save money but Id rather stay alone. Sometimes I get bored of hanging out with 20 year old girls all day :)

Ill do the happy hour when I get back sometime in September.

elmodefoque says on Aug 21, 2006, 11:49:

Sorry but I have to ask again, WHY, WHY, WHY, WHYYYYYY… WHY is that I CAN’T get the kind of action morphus is getting in Colombia. Granted, morphs is a young, good-looking guy with massive Popeye arms but MANY MOONS AGO I was also young a handsome in Colombia too, and I still could not get one single colombiana to even acknowledge my very obvious injun ass. Do you think colombianas hate injuns?
I get this funny feeling I wouldda had a good chance with colombiche back then, but the others, definitely not.

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

rocinante says on Aug 21, 2006, 11:57:

Elmo and others... I heard Colombiche is 400Lbs - is this true or just a joke? Also she lives somwhere up north - not really a Colombiana any more. Maybe if she busts loose and posts a good recipe almojabanas she will be re instated.

Elmo you need to go to the coast with that tan of yours. I'm sure you know the area well. Weren't you the guy picking up women left and right last carnival in B?

Morph gets more tang than the astronauts - I don't'know why he goes to CO - there are lots of great girls in the NYC area and no airfare involved.

"World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Peso 1400 by November" Feb 5, 2008

elmodefoque says on Aug 21, 2006, 12:14:

Roci, the only thing I pick up with my tan is burritas, but then again they go with anyone that pulls them by the rope around their neck.
All kidding aside, I do really well with girls from very very poor neighborhoods, for some odd reason I don't frighten them, but middleclass colombianas are afraid of my black ass.
Guys, the Brazilian street fair, Sept. 3 midtown Manhattan

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

Colombiche says on Aug 21, 2006, 13:09:

Oiga rocinante Que paso parce, porque estas rajando me mi? Parece que la pasas de lo lindo dandole a la sin hueso.

Ahora sos vos el dueño del colombianometro? Mira pues lo que faltaba, que un primo de Osama venga a decirme que tan colombiana soy ja ja ja, de verdad que en este foro se lee cada sandez.

Sabes lo que significa la palabra pirobo o te la traduzco?

La receta de las almojabanas es secreta, pero si me haces un chequesito por una buena suma, te la publico, y tambien te encimo la receta de la mazamorra con panela picada y todos los juguetes.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

Colombiche says on Aug 21, 2006, 13:11:

Hey Elmo Yo soy una colombiana de clase media (aunque con lo que escribi arriba aparente ser una guisa). A mi no me das miedo, me da es risa las bobadas que escribes, eres el tipo mas corrido del mundo!
En realidad ya casi no entro a PBH y cuando lo hago, tomo el pelo un rato y me voy. Ya me da jartera leer las mismas conversaciones de siempre, que si me pongo "shorts", que si las colombianas somos quitamaridos, faciles, brutas, inteligentes, que si nos gustan los hombres calvos y barrigones..... que si los colombianos son infieles, que si voy a la comuna 13 con un ipod me lo roban....

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

elmodefoque says on Aug 21, 2006, 14:22:

put my black ass in any colombian town with no electricity and plenty of burros around and i'm the king,the man, the player, el verga grande with all the women. otherwise i have to pay dearly.

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

elmodefoque says on Aug 22, 2006, 05:15:

Morphus, you gotta learn me, again, how to post pics. Man I found a picture of the greatest Colombian ass I’ve ever seen, and no is not my ass or my burras ass is a 100% costeña ass.
Who else knows how to post pics?

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

pedro says on Aug 22, 2006, 07:17:

Elmo Easy way is to use the site www.tinypic.com

Click the "Browse" button, pick a file on your computer, then click "Upload Image".

Once that's done, select all the text from the "HTML" box. Copy and paste this into your PBH message and you're done.

que nota!

elmodefoque says on Aug 22, 2006, 07:50:

thanks pedro, i'm gonna try.
thanks pedro, i'm gonna try.

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

utopiacowboy says on Aug 22, 2006, 07:58:

Colombiche, Colombiche, I suppose you think that if you write in Spanish all the bobos won't understand what you're saying? I must admit I find the same endless nonsense on PBSH boring at times myself.

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morphus says on Aug 22, 2006, 11:19:

elmodefoque, most of the girls think im rich. I actually do better with the rich/middle class Colombianas. The poor Colombian girls dont seem to like me much. Well, its Tuesday here in Medellin. I cant wait until the weekend. It looks like another boring night roasting mashmellows...lol

elmodefoque says on Aug 22, 2006, 11:29:

dude, do me a favor, pork them middle class colombianas real good for me and then don't call them back jiji
thanks, see ya when you get back, i think? I'll probably be on the plane heading to colombia while your're heading back to usa

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

utopiacowboy says on Aug 22, 2006, 12:17:

Yeah, Morphus, make them squeal like cerditas!

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elmodefoque says on Aug 22, 2006, 12:19:

don't foget to go in the back door, nothing more meaningful than that. she'll remember you for ever.

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

Colombiche says on Aug 22, 2006, 13:12:

UC No se si los bobos me puedan entender o no, pero la mayoria seguro que no.

Que tiene de malo que yo escriba en Espanol, total, es la lengua oficial de Colombia.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

morphus says on Aug 22, 2006, 13:45:

Its easy to get rid of the girls when I get bored of them. I just stop spending money. Except for one girl. I got her paying my bus fare around town. Now, I dont have to sneak in the back door of the bus...lol. I know a good restaurant that sells a plate of bandeja for 3000 pesos. Most of the girls I know dont like the place.

utopiacowboy says on Aug 22, 2006, 14:01:

Sin embargo, bobo o no, me gustas, Colombiche.

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Aug 22, 2006, 14:34:

Morphus wrote "i'ts easy to get rid of the girls when I get bored of them. I just stop spending money"

uhmm they maybe get bore of you, no money, no more gringo bobo jejej

next one!!

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webmanco says on Aug 22, 2006, 14:50:

That is a low punch But it could be not far from reality

But, I'm going to start making some assumptions here.... Which means I might actually end up making an ass out of myself ..........Thu 04 17, 2008 11:34 am

Colombiche says on Aug 22, 2006, 17:21:

UC Usted de bobo no tiene un pelo, soy mas boba yo.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

rocinante says on Aug 22, 2006, 20:31:

Jerga Paisa de Colombiche estoy bajo de nota :(

Oiga pues parcera, vivo in Medellin y vos? "pirobo"? grosera! Solo hablo con chicas que viven en Medallo - educadas. Dicen canadienses son guaches, verdad? No lo conozco tu país pero lo quisiera averiguar - me podría contar todo por favor, mi reina de Canadá, beso, beso.

Soy el rey de los almojabanas. Por eso no voy a darte plata por un recete que ya la tengo. No soy dueño del metro colombiano pero lo tomo cada día - lo conoces el metro en mi ciudad? Cuando hagas un viaje para Medellín, llamame y voy a guiarte, mi mona gorda.

"World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Peso 1400 by November" Feb 5, 2008

DanielPaisa says on Sep 25, 2006, 05:05:

aaay, hace mucho no posteaba pero casi me orino de la risa con este tema, que caja.... hola a todos!

By the way, you can see people wearing short and sandals, but it's not common and you won't be considered well dressed if you wear them. People from other countries, specially from australia and israel are always wearing that... easyest way to spot a gringo, sandals and shorts.. or even worse: white sneakers, socks to the kneee and shorts

The white sneakers are soooo gringo

los quiero! ciao

Daniel, el Paisa

morphus says on Sep 25, 2006, 10:28:

In Poblado, I saw a lot of Colombian guys wearing shorts and sandals. Even in bars at night when it was cold out, they still wore shorts. Its like they were saying "i'm too good to dress up for you people". I notice that when they mimick American culture, they do it to the extreme.

DanielPaisa says on Sep 26, 2006, 09:32:

swinger bars don't allow shorts and sandals. Inside, they don't allow much clothing, i think. Everyones runs around butt naked


Daniel, el Paisa

Daniel, el Paisa