Travelling to Columbia for the first time.....

larumberainglesa says on Jul 17, 2006, 06:13:

Make sure you know you are going to COLOMBIA not Columbia is the best advice I can give you.

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SpartanTurk says on Jul 17, 2006, 13:35:

Spelling of Colombia In Great Britian they spell Colombia with a U instead of a second O, so please lay off the lass. She is correct in the spelling from her origin.

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fugdis says on Jul 17, 2006, 13:44:

spelling SpartanTurk we do spell colombia with an o in britain,we also spell idiot with an o in it

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begottenson says on Jul 17, 2006, 14:55:

mbsharp I'd just google some keywords on the site, there's a bunch of info already here. do mind your spelling of Colombia though, that u letter brings out the bitch in some people.

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Simon says on Jul 17, 2006, 21:48:

"In Great Britian they spell Colombia with a U instead of a second O, so please lay off the lass."

I didn't know there were so many stupid people in Great Britain!

"DON'T FOK WITH COLOMBIA!!"-----Simon

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kaidow says on Jul 17, 2006, 23:33:

but colombia was named for christopher colombus. it's only spelt with an o for spanish phonetic reasons. nobody ever gets pissed when an english speaker spells brasil, brazil. it's the same thing.

p.s. i agree with you, strobers, on christopher columbus, and also won't celebrate the day.

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larumberainglesa says on Jul 18, 2006, 02:56:

I just wanted to tell the first poster that she was making a mistake that she should rectify. Columbia is a state in the US and why should ColOmbia be confused with that? By the way SpartanTurk, I am British too! I even wrote to my local zoo as all their signs for Colombian species are spelt with a 'u'. I am not an interfering sad case it just seems people haven't done there homework properly and this annoys me. People are ignorant enough about South America in the UK as it is, so people who do have some connection with the countries there should put them right I feel.

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larumberainglesa says on Jul 18, 2006, 02:58:

Spot my own spelling mistake in the above post then...

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Cerealkiller says on Jul 18, 2006, 03:29:

Oh well at least its just a mispelled vowel. If you are in London and take the tube regularly, check out the Sea France ads, the ones that go " Dover - Colombia- Calais" and a cup of coffee...read the small print and it says something so stupid it makes one almost laugh in disbelief. And since I am encouraging traveling on the tube and making ones self a human sausage for at least a couple of stops, I am not going to post what it says right away.
:)

Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives -John Stuart Mill

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larumberainglesa says on Jul 18, 2006, 03:38:

Now you've got me wanting to know and I don't live in London though might be going on Fri. Nearly went on Seafrance last week to Calais but went with cheaper P+O instead but didn't notice the posters when in the Dover terminal.

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mbsharp says on Jul 18, 2006, 04:15:

Sorry for my spelling i would just like to say that i am very sorry for spelling COLOMBIA with a u instead of the o. i typed my posting quickly and just didn't realise, im shocked that it has caused such a debate and again would like to apologize.
has any one got any advice that might be able to help me on my travels in colombia?
what does it say on the sea france adverts? i live in London but tend to stay away from tubes so haven't seen the ad yet.

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getting better says on Jul 19, 2006, 15:58:

Gold Musuem If you have a few hours to spend in Bogota one of the first places I would visit is the Gold Museum. It has gold artifacts from all the indigenous peoples and is a really interesting visit. Also the house of Simon Bolivar is quite interesting as you will learn some things about Colombian history that most Colombians don't know, like how British troops were involved in the battle of Boyaca which was the biggest battle agaisnt the Spanish for independence. And don't worry about the spelling, I spelled it like that the first time I was there and I still pronounce it like that even though I know it is wrong.

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Cerealkiller says on Jul 20, 2006, 02:29:

It says... It says something like " We will give you a little of Central America while crossing the channel"...I am not sure, I am going to write it down later today after ive taken the goddamn thing...

Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives -John Stuart Mill

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larumberainglesa says on Jul 20, 2006, 02:45:

So the joke is that they think Colombia is in Central America?

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tomtom33 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jul 21, 2006, 05:44:

jfprcdl says on Jul 21, 2006, 08:26:

Some places you would like to visit!!! Cartagena has become the Colombian paradise for turists. There you may find many "discotecas" and stuff like that.... However if you are more into the historical things, you reached the perfect place.

Cartagena is an OLD city. A very cool thing to watch is the "ciudad enmurallada". It was created in order to prevent pirate attacks to the city. Also the "Castillo de San Felipe" is very interesting to watch. Since you are in the coast right now, you may go to the "rodadero de santa marta". This is a very pleasent site to visit. Also, you may drive to Barranquilla. Barranquilla one of the major Colombian cities it is about 1.5 hours (driving) from cartagena.

It doesnt matter what YOU choose to do in Colombia. I am pretty sure you will have loads of fun.


I apologize if my english is sloppy.

P.D. I'm Colombian and I couldn't stop laughing at your comments. Really it is not a HUGE deal that some people write columbia.

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jfprcdl says on Jul 21, 2006, 08:43:

........ I would like to make clear the last point.
It is not that I don't care if you call my country by the REAL name. It is just that I personally believe that it is not her fault. The media is the one that has done this damage. I just watch Fox News and they talked about the President of "Columbia" Alvaro Uribe Velez!! Or on a CSI chapter I saw a bag that said "100% Columbian Coffee".

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jfprcdl says on Jul 21, 2006, 08:46:

........ I would like to make clear the last point.
It is not that I don't care if you call my country by its REAL name. It is just that I personally believe that it is not HER fault. The media is the one that has done this damage. I just watched Fox News and they talked about the President of "Columbia" Alvaro Uribe Velez!! Or on a CSI chapter I saw a bag containing coffe, labeled "100% Columbian Coffee".

So do not blame yourselfs blame the media!!!

COLOMBIA ES PASIÓN!!!!

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jfprcdl says on Jul 21, 2006, 08:46:

........ I would like to make clear the last point.
It is not that I don't care if you call my country by its REAL name. It is just that I personally believe that it is not HER fault. The media is the one that has done this damage. I just watched Fox News and they talked about the President of "Columbia" Alvaro Uribe Velez!! Or on a CSI chapter I saw a bag containing coffe, labeled "100% Columbian Coffee".

So do not blame yourselfs blame the media!!!

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DavidM says on Jul 21, 2006, 09:54:

Columbia is a State of the USA?. Wrong! Hey Larumber... get your facts straight. You're just making a greater mess of an already messed-up mess.

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corazon en colombia says on Jul 21, 2006, 13:39:

Isn't one post enough? I know that some people want to make sure they are understood, but geez, I get the point already!!! ja, ja, ja Why so many of the same post?

Colombia = paradiso

Colombia = paradiso

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athensugadawg says on Jul 24, 2006, 22:58:

This "Ignorant American" can make several recommendations... for Cartagena....for dinner, Plaza de Santo Domingo....on clear night with great food, can't beat it. Find Garcia Marquez's house, ask anyone, it's on the outskirts of the walled historic city. Go to Plaza Bolivar and watch the street performers...there is one very intense comedian that everyone calls "Mimo"...he is not a mime, but has the face of Marceau. Hilarious....! Plaze de Reloj is also a very nice area to catch performances as well...also you can buy dulces there as the market is at the edge of the plaze. Castillo de San Felipe and a walk around Manga can easily consume a day. La Perla casino at night can be an experience, there are regulars there that can really provide some entertainment when wound up. La playa, comida, sol....I can't even begin to start...

Bogota...Museo del Oro, the parks in Bogota, there is a large yard sale in the middle of the city on Sundays, you can find anything that your heart desires, it is that huge. Outside of Bogota, Villa de Leyva, Catedral de Sal, the site of the Battle of Boyaca, the thermal baths at night in Paipa....

Hopefully this ignorant American helped you a little, I know that you will have a great time...Bob

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tomtom33 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jul 25, 2006, 06:40:

griffbos says on Jul 25, 2006, 16:53:

Columbia in the USA Sorry I was born and raised in the USA and there is not now or ever been a Stte named Columbia, there are citis and towns by that name as well as one of the space shuttles and a clothing company.

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griffbos says on Jul 25, 2006, 17:06:

I am sorry you find Americans ignorant First I am of the USA that is part of america. To me America is the most northern part of Canada to the most southern part of the continent ( what some in the USA would call south america) What saddens me most about your post it is very un-colombian for in my travels to Colombia I have met the nicest people on the face of this great earth. Now mind you I might not be the average person from the USA for I think Colombia is paradise, it is a country full of great beauty and great food. A place I feel welcome and at home when I am there. In closing I wish you the best in life .

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griffbos says on Jul 25, 2006, 17:30:

I a sorry you think Americans are Ignorant First I am of the USA that is part of america. To me America is the most northern part of Canada to the most southern part of the continent ( what some in the USA would call south america) What saddens me most about your post it is very un-colombian mind you I have traveled only once to Colombia and about to make my second trip there.but in Colombia I have met the nicest people on the face of this great earth. I might not be the average person from the USA for I think Colombia is paradise, it is a country full of great beauty and great food. A place I feel welcome and at home when I am there. In closing I wish you the best in life .

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Cerealkiller says on Jul 26, 2006, 08:34:

No, it isnt a joke, its a freaking massive ad you find everywhere in London...

Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives -John Stuart Mill

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