David in Idaho has written 5 posts

Yesterday on NPR: visa prices going to triple!

On the way to work yesterday morning I heard a very short report about the prices of visa and citizenship applications. It gave no timeline and very few details, and I haven't had the time to research it. So I'm posting here! Anyway, did you guys hear about this too? ...

By David in Idaho on 2007-05-31 06:18:06. 14 comments.

Having a baby in Colombia

Well, the big day is drawing near! Our first baby, a girl, will be born in four months, in Barranquilla. I will most certainly be down there for the birth - no way in the world I'd miss that. But I'm wondering what experiences some of you may have had? I know the procedures vary a lot from country to country. For example, my wife tells me she has never heard of the husband/dad being present for the birth. Here in the States, that has become the norm, and I admit, I've always looked forward ...

By David in Idaho on 2007-05-06 14:22:28. 51 comments.

Baby abducted from womb!

Has anyone heard about the recent bizarre kidnapping? I talked with my wife last night (who is in Barranquilla) and she told me about a current story in the news, which I'm surprised I haven't seen mentioned here. If any of you have a news link, it might make interesting reading.

As she told it to me, a pregnant woman came to her senses after being knocked out, only to find that her baby (due in one month) had been cut from her belly. Her two-and-a-half year old daughter was st ...

By David in Idaho on 2007-04-19 08:31:00. 16 comments.

Could someone educate me about the whole strata thing?

I have really been getting into Colombia as much as possible, since deciding to marry into the culture and make it my part time home. For the most part, I love it and am totally enjoying the process, which, yes, includes posting with you PBHers - lord help me.

So, recently I've seen quite a few references to the social strata in Colombia, and although it is obvious what this refers to, what I don't understand is the specific labeling system. Could someone out there break it d ...

By David in Idaho on 2006-08-14 21:41:47. 19 comments.

Good honeymoon ideas, anyone?

So, the wedding is in Barranquilla this December. Now I'm ready to make honeymoon plans!

I'm certainly considering San Andres, and perhaps Providencia. Any sleepy little island would be great. Privacy is a key ingredient, of course.

Also, I've emailed for info on renting a yacht.

Do any of you have some more interesting ideas?

mil gracias ...

By David in Idaho on 2006-08-12 16:56:47. 27 comments.