dwr has written 29 posts
Anyone been to Panaca Sabana?
Any feedback on this park for young children 5 years old?
Tim Russert has Died
You might not know him but one of my favorite news people. I will miss his show Meet the Press
I can guess your age based on the number of times you log onto PBH a day!
1. First of all, pick the number of times a day that you log onto PBH everyday (more than once but less than 10). 2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold). 3. Add 5. 4. Multiply it by 50. 5. If you have already had your birthday this year, add 1758. If you haven't, add 1757. 6. Now subtract the four-digit year that you were born. You should be left with a three digit number. The first digit of this was your original number. ...
IRS economic stimulous sent to Colombia
Has anyone received their economic stimulous check in Colombia? I am worried it will get stolen from the mail. When I filed, I did not give a U.S. mailing option which I should have. Any thoughts?
Camote in Colombia?
Anyone know what Camote is? It is a staple food in Peru very similar to a sweet potato. Does anything like this exist in Colombia? I have never seen it.
Can a foreigner cash out a Colombian Pension Early?
Can a foreigner living in Colombia cash out on the Colombian pension plan early?
Financial Move Opinions?
Let's say you had a 30,000,000 pesos loan on a house in Colombia at 18.5% interest at 10 years. You have made 7 payments. Your income is in Dollars. You borrowed the money when the exchange rate was around 2000 pesos to the dollar . In Colombia you pay interest before you pay principal on mortgage loans. You have access to a friendly loan in U.S. dollars at 5% for 5 years. Would you take the dollar loan now at current exchange rate? Wait for rebound of peso? How would you play this marke ...
Swimming Pool Day Trip from Bogota?
Any ideas on a day trip with car from Bogota within less than 2 hours from Bogota to a hotel that allows day visitors to use pool. Good Place.
Hostage situation right now in dowtown Bogota
http://www.eltiempo.com/bogota/2008-05-21/ARTICULO-WEB-NOTA_INTERIOR-4184363.html
cockfights in Colombia?
All my years in Colombia and I have never been to a cockfight here. Are there cockfights in Colombia?
Really bad question.... How much is a playstation 2 basic system at San Andresito?
Gun registration expiration grace period?
I heard on the radio the other day that a grace period of time was being granted to update gun permits that had expired without paying a fine. Any details?
Anyone fly AA Bogota-Miami lately on the afternoon flight?
Are flights out of Bogota with AA back to normal? I have had a tough time flying the past few months to Miami. Flights canceled. Combining flights. ect..
Has anyone made Pulled Pork in Colombia?
Instructions please? I am having a Pulled Pork withdrawl!
Colombia Culture according to PBH for 1000 dollars or 1,750,000 pesos
1. Where do the wipings go in the Colombian Bathroom 2. What is minimum rent you can pay in Bogota and still have hot water? 3. Where is GIB? 4. Where does Peter live? 5. What is the word for a sawed off shotgun in Colombia? 6. What is the slang for policeman in Colombia? 7. What is the slang for a apartment doorman in Colombia? 8. What is a corrientaso and how much does it cost? 9. What is the transmuylleno? 10. And finally, what is a prepago? He who can answer this list i ...
If Colombia/USA do not sign a TLC, will the dollar go up?
why or why not?
Chavez to buy 3 submarines from Russia
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/04/04/russia.venezuela.ap/index.html
What is it exactly that determines who is considered a Gringo?
What is it exactly that makes a person a gringo? Tall, white and walk funny? Is a latino that lives in the United States a gringo? How bout a third generation Chinese American? Is fluent English a requisite? Is an American passport the only rule to be categorized a gringo? Must you be American or are Europeans included in this category? How bout Africans from South Africa? What is it that make a person a gringo? ...
Lasik eye surgery in Bogota?
Can anyone recommend a good place for Lasik Eye Surgery in Bogota? Address and Contact info? Cost? Experience Good or Bad? Thanks!
Peru to Colombia on Bus
Are there any resources to find out schedules and fares to get to Colombia from Peru by bus?
Pizza here sucks--Colombia has become too expensive!
I usually don't do it but I had a craving and pulled the trigger. medium pepperoni from Jeno's delivered. 30,000 including tip. As I eat this thing, just makes me realize how crumby the pizza is here and how expensive Colombia has become! How much of the allure of Colombia was living on the edge at a discount? Those days are over. Colombia is now at a premium. ...
How would I find old links pertaining to El DIAN and declaracion de renta for foreign residents in Colombia?
D
My favorite weekend in Colombia would go like this...........
What are your favorite weekend activities in Colombia.
When to lend a helping hand?
I was driving the outskirts of Bogota today and came upon a rather bad accident on the highway. Two guys on a motorcycle had taken a spill. They were both in shock I believe as one was standing up trying to pick up the other one who's leg was very bad broken. It was an ugly site. I noticed that as they were flailing on the pavement, all the cars were going around them. I too went around. Not much I could do I guess. My Colombian buddy said you can't stop because you might get assigned re ...
How soon prior to expiration can you apply for a new US Passport?
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Almost got shot last week! Hit my car! HPs
I was driving north on the 7a con 132 when I came upon a bus stalled in the left hand lane. I switched into the center lane to slowly pass when I realized that a car was parked in front of the bus. It became clear to me that it was an obvious case of road rage and the bus driver had gotten out and approached the car. Suddenly, the bus driver comes running around the front side of the bus back towards the bus door with the driver of the car in hot pursuit shooting a pistol. I heard a metalic ...
Maintaining a USA Driver's Licence for long term American ex-patriots?
I have been able to maintain my USA driver's license for many years by getting a new one when I travel to visit my parents. I have been doing that for many years and in a way it means that I am still a resident of that state. This has been inconvenient and in the future may not be possible to continue doing. Any other stories out there of long term expats that have maintained a USA driver's license? Any thoughts or recommendations as I will always need my USA driver's license. Renting a ca ...
Passport filled with exit and entry stamps
My passport is completely filled up with exit and entry stamps. I know the procedure to get a supplemental attachment. My question is can I get away with them stamping ontop of stamps for a while? On multiple occasions they have stamped ontop of another stamp. I would like to procrastinate this one as long as possible. Any experience? ...
What is your closest brush with danger in Colombia?
1989 In front of Dunkin Donuts Calle 19 near Universidad de Los Andes. Little shootout and I had to take cover behind a tree.
A Colombian New Years Party Music List?
Need a hand. I'm not so hip on the latest music for the Colombian New Year's Party this year. I'm downloading some music and wanted to request from the experts what are the hot Vallenatos, Merenques and Salsa Songs for the party this year? Music for everyone from kids to Grandma and all in between. Anyone care to share their song and artist lists? My List so far: Jorge Celedon Este Vida Rafael Orozco Juro que te amo Maelo Ruiz Juanes Juan Luis Guerra New Album Than ...
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