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Morri comments on What a People's Army Gets You

Thanks for the Post Nice writing -- its interesting to hear your views on the subject of the FARC. I agree, its hard to know whats really going on down here and I'm sure its a hotbed of counter/terrorism/spook stuff, etc..

I couldn't tell from your post whether the FARC actually claimed responsibility for the bus bombings or the media gave it to them. I didn't read anything about it so I'm completely ignorant of the situation.

Usually when something this vicious happens, its good to stop and think about who has the most to gain from the situation. Follow the money trail and see who benefits the most.

I read a magazine article about a year ago -- some journalist had traveled with the FARC and wrote about the situations you describe, i.e., the women police, prostitutes being checked for aids, etc. Seems odd that an organization that was that socially well organized would stoop to bus bombings, but I didn't understand why they kidnapped Ingrid Bentancort either.

Morri comments on HELP

Dentists & Bicycles in Cali/Medellin Hi all, I'm new to this forum so please bear with me while I figure out how everything works. I have a couple of questions and am doing some searching but can't find the answers, so I wanted to post here.

I'm a late 40's guy, staying with a buddy in Florida and have some time to spend before I embark on a long bicycle tour in June. I need to get some dental work done (2 crowns) and I've decided to go to either Panama or Colombia to have the work done. Originally I was going to Panama since I've been there before, but then I found out airfare was cheaper to Colombia (Calli or Medellin) and I was delighted!

Since I am fascinated by the Culture and the beautiful Colombian women I've met, I want to travel to Colombia and spend appx. a month there. That way I can get my dental work done, meet some nice people and do some research on Colombia for the upcoming bicycle tour (from Alaska to Argentina) and our possible route through Colombia. Maybe even do a Spanish intensive for a couple of weeks to improve my language skills.

I'm wondering how safe it is to bring my bicycle and if it would be advisable. I think I would mostly use it for transportation around the cities and if I traveled to Bogata or Cartegena, I would pack it up in a case and take it on the bus.

Good ideas or not?

Thanks!