Here in the states, beer drinking is a well-founded tradition. Maybe it's the European ancestry, who knows? When I went to Colombia the first time, my novia first thought it was odd that I drank beer at all hours of the day. After I explained to her that I couldn't drink the water and that I rarely drink sodas, she thought nothing more of it. When I offered to buy her a beer she would only drink Corona. I had been drinking Club Colombia and Aguila the whole time up until then. Sometimes I wonder ...
I knew that this was going to become an issue sooner or later. Ever since I started dating my Colombiana, she has become the most popular person in her family. They seem to be totally dependent on her now. Several of them have quit working simply because they know that I will resolve any monetary problems that arise. Every time I call her (which is usually at least once a day), there is always some relative right there whether it is her sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, cousin, etc. Personally ...
Hi Everyone,
My Colombian fiancee often uses words either slightly or completely out of context. It's pretty obvious that their meanings in the frame of usage is different than the normal spanish text-book definitions. I was hoping that some of you that have an extensive knowledge of the Colombian dialect could help me out. She says "claro" quite a bit. I know the literal translation, but it sounds like she's using it to mean "of course." Is this correct?
Jay ...
Hi Everyone,
I’ll be filing the K-1 petition for my Colombian fiancée in approximately one month when I return from Barranquilla. I have read the instructions and as far as I can tell, this is what I need to include:
1) Completed and signed I-129F
2) 4 copies for each of us of G-325A, each copy signed
3) Copy of my divorce decree
4) Copy of my birth certificate
5) Statements of intent to marry within 90 days of admission
6) Proof ...
Hey everyone, I need some information regarding internet access in Barranquilla. Is dial-up service generally available to the public in most Colombian cities? I would assume that it is. Anyway, I was wondering what the approximate monthly rate is and who the service providers are. Any help would be appreciated. :)
Jay ...
I just wanted to relate a story. A few weeks ago I mailed my Colombian fiancee a cell phone. I just boxed it up, went to the post office, and sent it by air-mail. After I mailed it, I came accross a post on here that described horror stories concerning items getting "lost" in the mail down there. Needless to say, I was terrified because it was a brand-new unlocked quad-band Motorola 550 camera phone. A couple of weeks later, it arrived in perfect shape. I thought about using Jetbox, but I couldn ...
Hey Everyone,
Does anybody know the best way to get in touch with the American Golf Hotel in Barranquilla to make reservations? I'd also like to know more about the place from anyone who has stayed there, such as prices, security, food, contacts. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Jay ...
Hey Everyone,
I just read the instructions for the I-134 Affidavit Of Support. It says that you only need to submit all of your tax returns if you are self-employed. If this is the case, then why is everyone saying to have the last three years tax returns on hand regardless? According to the instructions you only need all of that if you are self-employed. Just curious. I don't keep 3 years worth of tax returns so it would be a pain for me to get all of them and I don't want to go to t ...
Hey everyone,
I read some posts concerning cellular providers in Colombia that allow free incoming calls. Which providers are these, and are the plans prepaid? Any help would be appreciated. ;-)
Jay ...
I know this isn't a dating site and I have no intention of trying to turn it into one however, I would like some advice on dating a Colombian woman. There isn't a huge age difference between my novia and I (15 years which about the range for the women that I've dated here in the states), and so far she seems very proper and respectable compared to women here. She seems to be very sincere as well. I've read a lot of comments on here referring to the huge differences between colombianas and gringa ...
Hi everyone. A few months ago I flew down to Barranquilla to visit my fiancee for the first time. I went straight from the plane to the taxi to the hotel (El Prado), where I spent most of my time. I didn't encounter any problems. I would like to fly down and visit her again, but now I know a lot more about the potential dangers and it has me somewhat concerned. Was my good fortune beginner's luck or is it fairly safe if one avoids walking the streets? ...
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