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This is the Colombia I know and Love
This is a thread dedicated to the "other" Colombia, far removed from the bars and nightclubs of El Poblado or Zona Rosa, the Chipichape Mall with aging gringos eyeballing teenage waitresses and shopclerks, in short, the Colombia that many foreigners have also met but most haven't and many of them wouldn't find a least bit interesting.
This is about Colombian popular culture, folklore and the provinces that don't receive a lot of attention.
Let's start with the Colombian Andes. This is what I first saw and could never forget.
Cheers,
Desi
By Desideria (Moderator) on Feb 8, 2008, 12:25 in Friendly Talkzone.
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 8, 2008, 12:34: For goin_south: La Guaneña and the Carnivals in Pasto "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 8, 2008, 12:48: uy desideria es pastusaaaaaaaaaaa jaja tan linda. :) Tengale miedo a una huelga de mujeres o a una escacez de aguardiente. :) |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 8, 2008, 12:49: No querido no soy pastusa, soy caleña a morir, pero quiero divulgar mas la cultura sureña de Colombia. "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 8, 2008, 12:49: muy hermosa mi patria linda pero tambien hay que resaltar mi ciudad. o sino no seria un buen paisa. pillese este videito pa que vea la ciudad mas hermosa del mundo. Tengale miedo a una huelga de mujeres o a una escacez de aguardiente. :) |
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rocinante says on Feb 8, 2008, 12:51: Mitch c'mon over to the other thread MS is on the hot seat "World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Peso 1400 by November" Feb 5, 2008 |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 8, 2008, 12:59: "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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jack_jason says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:04: MitchAlvarez: yo pense que el video era hacerca de Manizales! This is just spanglish, please do not correct me |
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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:11: JackJason? what??????????? confunda pero no ofenda. i like manizales but pay close attention to all the beauty in that video. that can only be medellin. Tengale miedo a una huelga de mujeres o a una escacez de aguardiente. :) |
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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:11: JackJason? what??????????? confunda pero no ofenda. i like manizales but pay close attention to all the beauty in that video. that can only be medellin. Tengale miedo a una huelga de mujeres o a una escacez de aguardiente. :) |
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webmanco says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:14: Viva Pasto 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 |
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Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:17: Wow, that is the GREATEST THING I EVER HEARD from Pasto? Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 |
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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:19: viva pasto? lol ay dios mio se va a acabar el mundo j/k Tengale miedo a una huelga de mujeres o a una escacez de aguardiente. :) |
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ColombianoGringo says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:22: De acuerdo que Viva Pasto. Mi abuela es de por esos rumbos. De ella fue que salimos tan pilas los de mi familia.
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Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:22: Jajajjjajaj ave maria pues, que barbaridad! Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 |
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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:25: salieron tan pilos???????????? pasto?????? jaja listo miamor sigan soñando j/k Tengale miedo a una huelga de mujeres o a una escacez de aguardiente. :) |
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webmanco says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:27: Winner of the first Factor XS, from Pasto 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 |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:28:
"None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:31: Let's keep it on-topic, this time. If you want pictures of hookers and rock, post them somewhere else. "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:36: desi are you having a bad day? que pastusa mas peliona ome? lol Tengale miedo a una huelga de mujeres o a una escacez de aguardiente. :) |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:39: Traditional marimba music workshop "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:40: That's a baby cuy...they eat them in Pasto! "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:41: yuck Tengale miedo a una huelga de mujeres o a una escacez de aguardiente. :) |
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Colombiche says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:47: "JackJason? what??????????? confunda pero no ofenda. i like manizales but pay close attention to all the beauty in that video. that can only be medellin." No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy) |
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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:48: jajaja tranquila miamor. vos soso muy linda. Tengale miedo a una huelga de mujeres o a una escacez de aguardiente. :) |
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Colombiche says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:50: Los paisas debemos estar unidos, pero a veces los paisas de medellin actuan como que paisas solo fueran los de antioquia.... somos paisas, lo mas lindo de Colombia y ya. :D No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy) |
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Colombiche says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:53: La unica miss universo que ha tenido Colombia fue Luz Marina Zuluaga, senorita Caldas. No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy) |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:57: El Valle y el Atlantico son los departamentos que tienen la mayor cantidad de reinas. "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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pbthekid says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:07: What a wonderful presentation of Colombia!!! Many People have no knowlege how beautiful
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gatogris says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:13: A quick aside or segue into a periferially related topic:
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Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:15: ColombianoGringo, please tell them all the different dishes from Pasto because as you can see it's evident that they only know the cuy dish. Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 |
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Mr. Hollywood says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:15: Beautiful pictures of the Andes, Desi. Thanks for those.
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Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:19: Ms. Cuy needs her nails done. Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:20: Some of the nicest people in the whole wide world thatI know come from the South Colombian fishermen town and port on the Pacific, Tumaco, near the Ecuadorean border. Tumaco is going through some rough times now sharing some of Buenaventura's problems of being the battleground of drug cartels, paras and Farcs. The sweet, soft-spoken Afro-Colombians of the Pacific coast have been the most isolated and neglected people of Colombia for as long as I can remember. Yet they have a culture of their own, their marimba music of the mangroves, currulao dances, artistic handicrafts, literature and cuisine. "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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jack_jason says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:26: Colombiche, que somos 100% paisas? ni por el putas papa. Paisa es un Manizalita mediocre hombe. Manizales es la Zuisa de Colombia! si o no. This is just spanglish, please do not correct me |
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Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:27: Wow, "winner of the first Factor XS, from Pasto" that calls for a celebration marichi style. Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 |
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jack_jason says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:27: Ahora Paleolitico se va a emberracar con migo. This is just spanglish, please do not correct me |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:27: jack_jason "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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jack_jason says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:29: Si, ezacto Desi. Y voz, para ser Caleña, la montas mucho. Cuando colocaz una fotico. This is just spanglish, please do not correct me |
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Colombiche says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:37: "El Valle y el Atlantico son los departamentos que tienen la mayor cantidad de reinas." No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy) |
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Lisa Zee says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:38: This are beautiful videos and pictures, I sure enjoy them very much. Colombia is so diverse, we don`t have to envy any country. We sure have a lot of passion when speaking of our beautiful Colombia!. Thanks Desi and all.
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pbthekid says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:46: FYI Many Fotos you see in Colombia are from mi hermano German Montez. Check out his new book of fotos called "Biocomercio Sostenible"
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:50:
"None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:50: duplicate "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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jack_jason says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:53: Colombiche: pues de Manizales! This is just spanglish, please do not correct me |
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jack_jason says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:58: Manizales: This is just spanglish, please do not correct me |
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jack_jason says on Feb 8, 2008, 15:04: http://www.docentes.unal.edu.co/morozcoa/docs/manizales.html This is just spanglish, please do not correct me |
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jack_jason says on Feb 8, 2008, 15:10: How can I show a video in PBH? This is just spanglish, please do not correct me |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 8, 2008, 15:12: pbthekid: go to http://tinypic.com/index.php "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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jack_jason says on Feb 8, 2008, 15:13: pbthekid: use http://www.tinypic.com/ and then copy and paste "IMG Code for Forums & Message Boards" This is just spanglish, please do not correct me |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 8, 2008, 15:14: Manizales might be just my kind of town...I'm thinking about selling in Cali "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 8, 2008, 15:38: Meanwhile.... "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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Colombiche says on Feb 8, 2008, 15:46: Jack Jackson, de que parte de Manizales eres... La Enea, Belen, La Estrella, La Francia, San Jorge, Villapilar, Chipre, Palermo, Rosales, Versalles.....??? No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy) |
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MaFe says on Feb 8, 2008, 15:48: Desi...the video muy lindo... "No comment" is a splendid expression. I am using it again and again." -Winston Churchill |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 8, 2008, 15:59: Yes. MaFe, all Colombia is beautiful; however, the main purpose of this thread is not to celebrate Colombia's well known attractions or larger cities, like Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla but to focus the attentionon the Colombia away from the spotlights. From Tumaco to Quibdó, from Manizales to Florencia, from the Afro-Colombian Pacific Coast to the fishermen villages on the Caribbean, from the llanos to Leticia, away from the culture of prepagos and siliconas, drug maffias and corrupt politicians, to find the true soul of Colombia. "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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MaFe says on Feb 8, 2008, 16:04: Desi, thanks, but I know that this is the purpose of this thread, that's why I wrote the country is beautiful, all of it... "No comment" is a splendid expression. I am using it again and again." -Winston Churchill |
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Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2008, 16:33: Asi es Colombia Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 |
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MaFe says on Feb 8, 2008, 16:37: Monpirri...that picture looks photoshoped, but it's nice. "No comment" is a splendid expression. I am using it again and again." -Winston Churchill |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 8, 2008, 16:46:
"None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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manINred says on Feb 8, 2008, 16:48: Amen Desideria. I have some fantastic pics from southern col. that I would love to share, just don't know how!
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Medellin Traveler says on Feb 8, 2008, 17:31:
Medellin Es Una Chimba! - www.medellintraveler.com |
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RAAAY says on Feb 8, 2008, 18:00: MT..........who are the two guys in the red shirts along with you...?? .........Its useless to argue with ignorance |
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Medellin Traveler says on Feb 8, 2008, 18:27: RAAAY says, "MT... who are the two guys in the red shirts along with you...??" Medellin Es Una Chimba! - www.medellintraveler.com |
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Lcacique says on Feb 8, 2008, 18:49: Hoy se nota en la floresta un ambiente de alegría. ¡Y el rumor de ranchería es mas dulce y sabe a fiesta! |
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Lcacique says on Feb 8, 2008, 18:53: Alma Del Huila: un niño cantando bien bonito sobre una region hermosa: Hoy se nota en la floresta un ambiente de alegría. ¡Y el rumor de ranchería es mas dulce y sabe a fiesta! |
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robi666 says on Feb 8, 2008, 19:04: Antioquia "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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Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2008, 19:16: LCacique buena musica suave de la region. Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 |
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billyb says on Feb 8, 2008, 19:28: "Popayan..one of my favorite small cities in Colombia...all tradition, culture, study, architecture, sobriety....and a great countryside."
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Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2008, 19:35: Bravo, Billyb a si se habla! I was thinking is it something wrong with me? Theses colombians never show up to talk about Colombian gastronomy, except for bandeja paisa, ajiaco and cuy. Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 |
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Lisa Zee says on Feb 8, 2008, 19:35: Well Desi..... "Bello puerto de mar, Buenaventura"!!! LOL. but very nice song.
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Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2008, 20:07: Lisa are you related to MalFe? Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 |
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MaFe says on Feb 8, 2008, 20:24: monpirri we are not related...but i liked your pciture a lot! =) "No comment" is a splendid expression. I am using it again and again." -Winston Churchill |
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Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2008, 20:30: MaFe gracias pero yo no tome la foto. Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 |
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scotty says on Feb 8, 2008, 20:31: I didnt see any pictures of my favorite place Chipi mall in Cali? Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash |
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CatGirl says on Feb 8, 2008, 20:39: Desi: Thank you this is the picture perfect start of an excellent post! ooops! ....Did I say that? |
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MaFe says on Feb 8, 2008, 20:45: Amazona "No comment" is a splendid expression. I am using it again and again." -Winston Churchill |
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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 8, 2008, 21:22: Colombiche: no hables mal pues de los paisas miamor please. Tengale miedo a una huelga de mujeres o a una escacez de aguardiente. :) |
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CatGirl says on Feb 8, 2008, 21:33: BillyB: jaja...well I am sure it was quite tasty.....Was that you at Beni's taking pics of me? jaaja ooops! ....Did I say that? |
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Medellin Traveler says on Feb 8, 2008, 21:37:
Medellin Es Una Chimba! - www.medellintraveler.com |
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RAAAY says on Feb 8, 2008, 22:04: . .........Its useless to argue with ignorance |
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MaFe says on Feb 8, 2008, 22:10: Ray is that you with the horse? The last picture you took from your living room!? "No comment" is a splendid expression. I am using it again and again." -Winston Churchill |
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RAAAY says on Feb 8, 2008, 22:26: MaFe..................yes.....and .yes..........from the living room.......you can just make out the top of the lap-top..............and I live in the city.....can't help but love it......... .........Its useless to argue with ignorance |
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podborski says on Feb 9, 2008, 04:45: RAAAY where are those lakes? That looks fabulous.
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robi666 says on Feb 9, 2008, 05:02: Oriente Antioqueno, up in Penol, Guatape, San Rafael, etc. "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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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 05:11: What a great thread this has turned into from its humble beginnings. Keep on spilling your treasures on this page celebrating the beauty and diversity of Colombia. Thanks, guys! "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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webmanco says on Feb 9, 2008, 05:13:
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 |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 05:13: Billy how did I get to be in your family reunion pic? (La mona with bangs and sunglasses...) "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 05:14: Billy how did I get to be in your family reunion pic? (La mona with bangs and sunglasses...) "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 06:50: Billyb, they are great photos! Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 |
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RAAAY says on Feb 9, 2008, 07:59: This video is from the plane arriving into Medellin yesterday..........too shaky......thanks in part to the consumption of almost two bottles of Champagne........but it does give a bit of a sense of the flower business around the airport. .........Its useless to argue with ignorance |
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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 08:07: Desi, next time we have one in Cali, i'll give you a heads-up. BTW, you are so right about the airpot thing jaja. Thanks Monpi.
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robi666 says on Feb 9, 2008, 08:09: Desideria " Keep on spilling your treasures on this page celebrating the beauty and diversity of Colombia" "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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jack_jason says on Feb 9, 2008, 08:35: Colombiche, del carretero. Pero soy sincero, yo naci y creci en Manizales, despues vivi en Bogota estudiando y trabajando, despues me vine para Europa. Yo adoro Manizales y Bogota. Para mi son dos de los mejores sitios en donde he estado en mi vida. This is just spanglish, please do not correct me |
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Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 09:28: RAAAY, you have nice photos too, hey your video does not work. Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 09:29: gato copypaste the link on the top (html for websites) "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 09:31: Robi666, that's a really awesome video! Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 |
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RAAAY says on Feb 9, 2008, 09:53: F888KK.............Like I said........The Champagne was kicking in..........I think it works now.....lets see........ .........Its useless to argue with ignorance |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 10:21: Nice, RAAAY. But I'd be scared landing in the middle of a mess like that. I like to see wide open, flat spaces like sugarcane fields surrounding the runaways. "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 10:31:
"None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 10:46: For me, there are two types of Colombians: loud and soft-spoken. Ok, three, in-between. The North is loud the south is soft. "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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goin_south says on Feb 9, 2008, 11:07: before this gets too long, allow me to say: why can't the freakin Chung King Chinese just LEAVE THE FREAKN DOLLY LLAMA and Tibet ... ALONE! |
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Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 11:14: Who the heck is GS? Just kidding. Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 |
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Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 11:24: Polo, you need post nice photos of Barranquilla not just parrandas. Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 11:30: That parranda looks like a lot of fun, Polo. Down to earth fun. "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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El Polo says on Feb 9, 2008, 11:31: Compa last time I went to CTG I didnt bring a camera, me fui a lo loco jaja next time there I will take plenty pics to share.
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 11:35: Mompis, I'm especially encouraging pics, videos, stories of small-town Colombia, folklore, popular culture, provinces and traditions. "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 11:44: I have a pic from almost the same spot, Polo. I just don't seem to be able to resize my own snapshots to a suitable size to post them here. Tjey come out huge or too small. When I try to resize with Image Shack my computer freezes. I'm a total disaster and a clutz. "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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Medellin Traveler says on Feb 9, 2008, 12:34: Desideria, this is all you need for posting pictures... http://tinypic.com/index.php upload and resize for "message board" and then copy the link and post. In the past I used slide.com but did not like the advertisment appearing on the photo. Medellin Es Una Chimba! - www.medellintraveler.com |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 12:42: Ok let me try...I've always used tinypic but the pics have come out too large...see if I can get this right once in my life. "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 12:46:
"None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 12:48: Thanx MT. I have no idea WHY, but it came out the right size. "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 12:48: duplicate "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 12:49: Billyb, I just got it now "Colombian style family reunion" jajaja Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 |
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Lisa Zee says on Feb 9, 2008, 13:19: Is that Cartagena El Polo??? muy hermosa foto.
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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 13:43: Killer pic Polo, I love the way they have restored old Cartagena.
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Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 13:58: Billyb, you really know how to take good pictures. Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:04: Is that a hotel, billy? "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:05: Thanks monpi. I think Desi had a great idea with this thread and tinypic is finally letting me post pics. I have some great pics of Cauca and specially Silvia, but they are on paper. When i get them scanned,i'll post them.
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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:08: No Desi, that's my cousin's finca. The funny thing is he doesn't really like it, so we get to use it when we like and i love the place myself..
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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:12: Here's the finca's donkey, we call him Chavez, but he's not dumb.
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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:16: My favorite part of the countryside is the guaduales (bamboo groves) like the ones you see in this pic.
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:22: LOL billy.... "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:26: Me too, i see myself in a finca in the near future. That area around felidia is beautiful and with the batallon de alta montana Los Farallones, it is now safer, but as you know it's all relative.
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Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:36: Billyb, I would love to visit Quindio would you hook me up with someone over there so they can show me around? Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 |
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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:37: Finlandia (Desi I know this has got to be your favorite town in Colombia, jaja), Quindio. Notice all the "official vehicles".
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goin_south says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:38: El Polo... that big photo,... I could swear that is the FRENCH QUARTER IN NEW ORLEANS! EXACTAMENTE. why can't the freakin Chung King Chinese just LEAVE THE FREAKN DOLLY LLAMA and Tibet ... ALONE! |
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:39: Yeah, I have been in one of those....several times. Good for crossing small creeks,driving right up between the rows of coffee plants and platano trees. carrying people. supplies whatever. "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:42: Monpi, I can't think of any off hand as my peeps are in Pereira and cali, but I will be in colombia next month and i always spend time in Quindio, so i will see if i can find somebody for you. I think Mr. Hollywood lives in Armenia and i am not sure, believe he set Arthur Brode with a jeep and guide there, they might be able to help also.
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:44: LOL it's not Finlandia, but Filandia. I've been asked hundreds of times in Cali..."Filandia, Quindio?" "No. Finlandia, Europa". But you're right also, the town of Filandia was named after my home country but they dropped the "n" in the middle. "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:46: No passanger or cargo limits either ;) Notice the flag Colombiche?
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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:50: jaja, Desi, you are right. I had never noticed it before. i guess your brain just assumes the spelling. Good thing you pointed it out, because there or Salento is where I want to wind up and i might have ended up buying a finca near the north pole :)
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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 15:04: BTW, Desi, how did it get it's name in the first place? I mean who named it, was one your countrymen wondering around those parts in the 1800s?
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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 15:20: I have no idea, billy. It's just something I read on the net. I don't think it has been any of my countrymen roaming the Colombian Andes who gave that town its name; rather a local politician who thought it sounded cool... I've never been in Filandia myself, but I have a friend whose father was born in that town and every time we meet I get to sit with the old man and talk about the meaning of the name of his home town ....:) "None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 15:22: Ok billyb it's sounds like good plan. Take more pleasant pictures on your next trip!! Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008 |
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Medellin Traveler says on Feb 9, 2008, 15:33:
Medellin Es Una Chimba! - www.medellintraveler.com |
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Medellin Traveler says on Feb 9, 2008, 15:37:
Medellin Es Una Chimba! - www.medellintraveler.com |
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juli says on Feb 9, 2008, 20:29: Wow, this is excellent. Thanks so much. I´m suprised that no one has any photos of Santa Fe de Antioquia. Of course I do but they are on paper. Showing my age... CEO Fajardo´s Fan Club, Medellín, Colombia |
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goin_south says on Feb 9, 2008, 20:55: Hey RAAAAAAAY..... did you ever answer I-Pod's Q? why can't the freakin Chung King Chinese just LEAVE THE FREAKN DOLLY LLAMA and Tibet ... ALONE! |
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Medellin Traveler says on Feb 9, 2008, 20:59:
Medellin Es Una Chimba! - www.medellintraveler.com |
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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 21:01: GS, those lakes are in El PeÑol, Antioquia.
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Medellin Traveler says on Feb 9, 2008, 21:02:
Medellin Es Una Chimba! - www.medellintraveler.com |
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Medellin Traveler says on Feb 9, 2008, 21:04:
Medellin Es Una Chimba! - www.medellintraveler.com |
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goin_south says on Feb 9, 2008, 21:06: We are doomed... here in usa.... look what we have made a mess... why can't the freakin Chung King Chinese just LEAVE THE FREAKN DOLLY LLAMA and Tibet ... ALONE! |
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Medellin Traveler says on Feb 9, 2008, 21:08:
Medellin Es Una Chimba! - www.medellintraveler.com |
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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 21:30: El PeÑol, Girardot, (not to be confused with the one in Antioquia).
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