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Teen going to Colombia for first time in 10 yrs...

Ok, last time I went to Colombia, I was seven and now I'm going for the first time in 10 yrs this July. As you can guess, I'm stoked but also kinda nervous. I don't like surprises so I want to know as much as possible b4 I go. If you can, would you guys mind answering some questions for me?
*I'm a teenager, I don't wanna hang out with my granma the whole time. Where can I go meet people my age? What are the usual hangouts (in general, but specifically Pereira/San Andres)?
*I tend to be on the shy side, and the fact that my Spanish sucks does not help that. Are Colombians sympathetic to that kidna stuff?
*What do I absolutely positively need to learn how to dance?
*What do Colombian teens usually where (mainly girls)? I don't mind standin out but not like a sore thumb.
*Call it prude, straight-edge, whatever, drugs aren't my thing. How big are drugs with teens?
*What are San Andres, Medellin, and Pereira like? What are the best places to visit?
*My mom and aunts are always talkin about how Colombian women are so beautiful but the men are ugly. Pretty offensive but is it true? I'm a straight girl, I need eye candy.
*How are Colombain teens different than Americans?
*Ok, being shy just sucks ass, if you have any tips on overcmoming it that would be great.
Yeah that was kind along.

Peace&Thanks----- Jandra

By jandra88 on Jun 29, 2005, 20:14 in Friendly Talkzone.

LuIsEnRiK says on Jun 29, 2005, 20:48:

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hey jandra it depends where you wanna go and if you speak spanish nobody there speak english i mean like teenagers and stuff i'm 17 and you dont know all the fun you are gonna get if y hang round with da right people the party thre is carzy the thing is that i dont know where in colombia you are going cause it;s diferent all the time i know some people in most of the important cities and i know a lil of those pereira okay i dont know that much but 4sho all the bars which you dont need to be 21 or even 18 just need to show some dolaritos that fine go thre with your cousin you must have some and you hang around thre people would como to you to talk i know that and is san andres go to the center of the city or just fallow the noise of the party also go to beaches san andres is way better than most of the beaches here in the usa OH DONT BELIVE YOU MOM i' colombian beleive or just wait to see the might say that so you will come back but the thing is you dont need to be wild to have fun just tried to do friends it helps if you give bad inprecion who cares you dont live tthre so to hell that dont like it and drugs sure are big but that depens on you teens wont force to do it i mean they may offer you and if you accept it thats your problem but really is no like you are gonna get high you will if you want which i know you wont so fuck me mame de escribir i wont tell you more if you wanna write me back or w/e my email is luisenrique8713 at hotmail.com

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adrimm (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jun 29, 2005, 21:30:

Cousins? First off, if you have relatives there, then find some cousins who are close in age or second cousins or first cousins once removed (you get my drift) and hang out with them for fun, get them to take you out shopping/on the town etc. If you haven't been there in 10 yrs you are a stranger to late teen/you adult life and it wouldn't be such a hot idea to head out on your own (and as if the relatives would let you!).

If you are going alone, you need to tell your relatives *before* you get there that you are able to devote 2 or 3 days per week to family/social things. The rest of time you want to have free. Remind them after all it is your **vacation** and sitting in 2 different living rooms 7 days a week is not how you intend to spend all of it.

Be firm.

If you haven't been there in 10 years then there is ****no friggin way**** that you will be able to avoid some of the cheek-pinching attentions of eldery relatives. Don't try to avoid it, try to manage it.

Dress will differ to you depending on what part of the world you are going there from. Dress isn't too different from what you see in Miami etc. Generally teen-queen uniform of tight jeans, and fitted tops. If your life revolves around comfy jeans and a casual T-shirt be prepared to step fashion up a level. Good thing: clothes are generally more affordable in Colombia. Shopping can be a good way to pass time. Colombian teens are as different amongst themselves as American teens are (and teens all around the world). Generally I think that Colombian teens step into overt gender roles much sooner. It's as if after the quinceanera girls flick an internal switch and become "women". I personally puzzle at this because it just doesn't seem like a "switch" sort of a thing. But I suppose it is a complementary development when faced with the "machismo" of the guys there.

I didn't notice any drug culture amongst my cousins or their friends when I was in Colombia as a teen, but this goes back a quite a few years.

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utopiacowboy says on Jun 29, 2005, 21:50:

Don't slam any doors. They really get pissed off about it. In fact you could tell a cab driver that you've been banging his girlfriend but slamming his car door will make him a lot madder.

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Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

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poco says on Jun 30, 2005, 19:38:

The perfect place Based on what you've said, I'd say Aruba is the place to be.

"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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tomtom33 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jun 30, 2005, 19:38:

How about banging the door and slamming the novia?

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adrimm (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jun 30, 2005, 22:02:

tomtom If you read the OP you would know that the person asking the question is a girl.

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