Weather in bogota?

Mr. Hollywood says on Oct 13, 2005, 06:48:

Yes 50's at night 60's in the day, unless then sun comes out and then warmer. Raining a LOT.

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anaintheus says on Oct 13, 2005, 06:51:

Thanks! Thank you Mr Hollywood. I had asked but people say cold or hot, but no temperature! This helps a lot, so I know what kind of clothes to bring!

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Mr. Hollywood says on Oct 13, 2005, 08:00:

Bogatanos are weird that way It's funny because the weather here doesn't vary much at all. I don't know where in the states you are but Bogota reminds me of nothing so much as spring in Portland, Oregon or maybe Seattle. Lots of overcast and periodic rains. Very little sun. But it NEVER gets to be what someone from the United States would call truly cold or hot.

Bogatanos, on the other hand, talk about change in the weather here as if it's the summit of Mount Everest or the middle of the Kalahari desert. .

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Gator says on Oct 13, 2005, 08:13:

Just About the Same... all the time-figure mid/upper 40's night, mid/upper 60's daytime.
Rain is usually in the form of showers. After say 5:00 p.m. we seldom venture out without a light jacket and I usually wear a long-sleeve shirt in the day time. To back up what Mr. Hollywood said, the wife sometimes resembles an eskimo at night.

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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Lucia Rojas says on Oct 13, 2005, 08:29:

It has been raining alot lately So maybe the sun comes out for a couple of hours, but it hasn't been very warm. the afternoons it is raining almost every day, pouring some days, with electrical storms... and it gets very cold. Last night it was freezing! Maybe I'm too "friolenta"...but it was about 9 or 8 degrees Centigrados

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anaintheus says on Oct 13, 2005, 09:02:

Thank you Thanks everybody, all this info helps out greatly!

Gringoinbogota, you could keep posting and get a job at the local news!! ha ha.. Thanks for your help man
:)

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megs622 says on Oct 13, 2005, 10:19:

the weather.... If I had one complaint about Bogota the weather would be it!

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anaintheus says on Oct 13, 2005, 10:20:

gringo I absolutely got your point! and I understood completely, that's one of the things I remember about the weather there.. very unpredictable! So I thought I'd make a funny comment! ;) Nothing against you though... Thanks for helping

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webmanco says on Oct 13, 2005, 12:27:

Real time weather view in Northwest Bogotá Click here to see how is the weather in Bogotá it mighh ask you for a plug-in, it is safe to install.


October 21

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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Tinto (Moderator) says on Oct 13, 2005, 14:23:

Unless you happen to be the unlucky schmuck in that one bar on that one night when GringoinBogota goes looking for a fight, just for the fun of it. (A post of yours from LONG ago).



;-)

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Rubiazo says on Oct 13, 2005, 20:54:

Maybe they think that the police will protect them? I wouldn't bet on it :)))
I actually HATED when that sun came out in Bogota. I much preferred the clouds. Even if it was only 65 f = 17c I felt like i was BURNING, that fucking thing is so strong, being so close to the equator. Overcast was just fine for me.

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kernow62 says on Oct 13, 2005, 21:09:

I'm with you Rubi, I burn like a pig in the sun in Bogotá. Of course anything over a 60 watt light bulb and I'm pink!

I was actually quite hot in Bogotá when walking briskly, if anything 10 degrees cooler would have suited me fine.

55 degrees F, a nice summer day!

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ARMacleod says on Oct 14, 2005, 04:28:

Kernow62 I loved the weather in Bogota. like you although I am quite dark skinned for a Scot, I disliked the overhead direct sun.

I reasoned that a large, ‘mariachi like' sombrero would be the answer.

That almost ended my relationship prematurely, and it was not helped by my German army field green shirt.

My stated facts, although interesting at times, are generally irrevelant.

The brain is like a parachute, it only functions correctly when it is open. Pax vobiscum.

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kernow62 says on Oct 14, 2005, 04:35:

Did you complete the ensemble with a kilt?

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ARMacleod says on Oct 14, 2005, 04:50:

Of course not. I would not wish to look silly?

My stated facts, although interesting at times, are generally irrevelant.

The brain is like a parachute, it only functions correctly when it is open. Pax vobiscum.

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Rubiazo says on Oct 14, 2005, 11:15:

My advice take off an arm or break the spine. It's pretty hard for someone to stick a knife in your back when he can't move :)))) Then just to be sure, do the same thing to every living relative the POS has. You could probably claim self-defense in Colombia and they would believe you. :)))))

I've seriously never had anybody even look twice at me in Colombia. I usually spot them long before they spot me and I let them know I know they know I know :)

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adrimm says on Oct 14, 2005, 11:22:

Kilts "Of course not.
Submitted by ARMacleod on Fri, 10/14/2005 - 11:50.
I would not wish to look silly?"

Hey, but some men can really wear a kilt and pull it off well (no pun intended). I didn't know so until last year, but yes it is definitely true. Depends on the guy I guess.

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webmanco says on Oct 14, 2005, 12:12:

Raining in Bogotá?? It is RAINING now


October 21

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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shazam says on Oct 14, 2005, 13:18:

It still raining this past week we've had rain nearly everyday. it's downpouring at the moment. when the sun is out, it's lovely, and you might get burnt as at this altitude it's powerful.

just bring sunscreen, an umbrella and closed toe shoes!

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anaintheus says on Oct 18, 2005, 12:19:

Trip Cancelled :( Hi!
Thanks everyone for all the info.. unfortunately, things changed and my trip got cancelled :( well.. postponed.. After having my suitcase ready! I might bother you all again and ask about the weather in 2 weeks, see if I can keep the same bag or I will have to re-pack it thanks so much everyone.
By the way.. Did you all know the weight for International travel changed from 70lbs per bag to 50lbs? So I guess it's better to take 2 small bags instead of one bigger one.. just thought someone might want to know...

Ana

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adrimm says on Oct 18, 2005, 16:18:

Ahh yes the lost 40 lbs of allowance Incredibly unfair, we had pay for a 3rd checked piece in order to have everything go. I think that by now it is universal across most airlines that allowance is 50 lbs per piece. Baggage handlers must be happy tho...

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anaintheus says on Nov 17, 2005, 08:07:

GREAT WEATHER! I finally went to Bogota Nov 3 thru the 7th and weather was awesome! Sun shining, little windy.. great! only rained one day, but it was perfect to stay in!
;) Thanks everyone for your help!

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Lucia Rojas says on Nov 17, 2005, 11:08:

Adrimm!!! How good to see you back! Or maybe you never left...anyways, its cool that you are here.

anaintheus...good that you had great time! Hope you come back.

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anaintheus says on Nov 18, 2005, 08:27:

Big Coincidence Hey Mario! we might have even been on the same flight going there! huh?
Thanks Lucia, yes I had a good time and are planning to go back for the Holidays.. also do a little traveling since a couple of American Friends are coming along.. first time to South America, so we'll make sure they like it ;)

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Mr. Hollywood says on Nov 18, 2005, 10:30:

Baggage Ana, Continental and American both still allow 70 lbs to Colombia from the US. Delta may be different. Check the baggage rules CLOSELY on the website and print out the page. Very often the check in people don't know WTF they're talking about and you'll need to show them.

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anaintheus says on Nov 18, 2005, 10:46:

Baggage Yes Mr Hollywood, you are right and I alredy wrote a letter because they charged me when they shouldn't have! Hopefully I'll be hearing from them soon..
Mario, nope not the same flight.. I left RDU very early and arrived miami like at 8:30am.. then took the 10am flight to Bogota! Awesome! I was there for lunch ;)

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anaintheus says on Nov 18, 2005, 11:04:

It's Great! I got into Bog at 2pm and then left on Monday at around 3pm.. so it works great because you don't loose the 2 days you travel, you get there in time for lunch and then have the whole morning on the day you leave.. Since I just went for a short time.. it worked out great!

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