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plokij comments on I NEED TO FIND A SAVVY AND RELIABLE BUSINESS CONTACT IN MEDELLIN...

you might want to contact Zuan, a former PBH member. Originally from Bucaramanga, he resides in Bogota now. As a fashion photographer he has close ties to the industry and used to run some import/export business himself. He might know the right people in Medellin. - former PBH member Zuan: Mr. Zuan Carreño, photographer Studio: Av. 24 # 39-79 Ap. 403 Park Way Bogota, D.C., Colombia, South America Cel: 300 289 2747 Tel: 759 33 08

plokij comments on

It all depends on your style of living.

This topic has been discussed here a couple of times.

To research the former discussions, scroll down the main page until you find the Google search box on the left-hand side.

Enter "cost of living" into the box and do a search on this site.

You should find plenty of information..

HTH

plokij comments on

Thanks, Elmo.Keep those Thanks, Elmo.

Keep those pics and stories coming...
Yesterdays dump story got erased, I wonder why...

Have a great time !

plokij comments on

another superbly crafted masterpiece !

Thanks Don E.

plokij comments on

Thanks for another great story, elmodefoque !

You always make me laugh - keep them coming...

Sincerely,

-plokij

plokij comments on Navigating the Magdalena

As far as I know, Alexander von Humboldt did.

plokij comments on Macchu Pichu?

caulfield2 check out this guy's travel log - he's on the trail
right now:

www.steveislost.com

Very informative on how to do it the cheap way...

Enjoy

plokij comments on Retirement Visa

PastyGringo You wrote:

"It is a visa company run by Colombians a block away from the consulate"

Any name of that company, address and/or phone # ?

TIA,

plokij

plokij comments on Rudol Yethon, a poor German in Colombia

tobntno

thanks for the lookup in the telephone directory.

According to the entry, the person resides in a city
called Schelklingen - which turns out to be close to
Ulm, the city thats mentioned in the newspaper article:

www.schelklingen.de

Just klick on the map thumbnail.


BTW - thanks for translating, Kat1 !

plokij comments on Rudol Yethon, a poor German in Colombia

kat1 He looks German alright, but no way Yethon is a German
last name. Its correct spelling must have been corrupted
during his odyssee..

plokij comments on People named Sandstede in Bogota?-- please help

If I were you, I'd start tracing him in Buenos Aires.

Google gives lots of Sandstedes in BA and only a few
in Bogota.

Just my 2 cents ...

plokij comments on

looked at their web site - awesome place.

And so are the prices:

70 $ US single
120 $ US double

Reminds me of South Florida...

plokij comments on need help!

google this site for the expression:

visa extension

there are lots of articles on how to do it.

plokij comments on Best restaurants in downtown Bogota

check out this list:

http://www.katjas-reisen.de/bogotainfo2.php

it helps if you understand some German, but
a lot of the infos are self-explanatory

plokij comments on Export from Colombia to Europe - Trade Fairs etc.

you may want to contact PBH member ZUAN at:

http://www.vaaya.com/comercio/

HTH

plokij comments on Columbian Indian Spirit Guide Featured in Book

Thanks, Elmo - you saved my day.

There is still hope in this world ...

plokij comments on

Nice shot, morphus. I like your pictures much better than your stories.

plokij comments on Miss Colombia photos from Cartagena

que rico !

plokij comments on Colombian radio

super kernow ! Right now I'm listening to La Z Bogota at work
in Germany.

Helps me to learn Spanish...

Thanks, Kernow !

plokij comments on Hopefully my first trip to Colombia- A few questions, any thoughts?

If I were you, I'd try to let my luggage continue to BA and have someone there pick it up for me. Don't know if thats an option for you, though.

plokij comments on Trying to move to colombia

Did you google search this site for the expression

retirement visa

???

plokij comments on Cost of living in Cali Colombia

Hi Pete,

thanks for sharing the information and the fotos. A fabulous place indeed. Not everybody needs 4 brms, though. What do you think, would moderately equipped 2 bedrm apmt fit into your $1200 estimate, if one lives a fairly simple live without excessive chica chasing ?

Best, plokij

plokij comments on empleo

Try this organization. They support quite a few voluntary projects:

ICYE Colombia
Carrera 15, No.36-40, 2nd floor
P.O. Box 12 792
Bogotá
COLOMBIA

Tel: (+57) 1 340 3608 / 232 1251
Fax: (+57) 1 232 1258
E-mail: colombia at icye.org
Web: http://icyecolombia.hypermart.net

HTH, plokij

plokij comments on

The first time I'm trying to post a picture
Hope this works ok

plokij comments on Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto concert in Bonn, Germany April 2

Well, whats the internet for ?

Googleing them brought up this piece of information:


Gaitero music dates back at least to the time of Bolivar. It is a fusion of indigenous and African influences, played on two flutes (gaitas), and a maraca, both of indigenous origin, and drums of African origin, from the descendants of the many African slaves who passed through this coast. The haunting melodies of the two gaitas are played in counterpoint to each other, and are combined with the steady, hypnotic beat of the small drum, the high-spirited and skillful improvisations of the other two drums, and the elaborate rhythms of the maraca.

plokij comments on Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto concert in Bonn, Germany April 2

Well, whats the internet for ?

Googleing them brought up this piece of information:


Gaitero music dates back at least to the time of Bolivar. It is a fusion of indigenous and African influences, played on two flutes (gaitas), and a maraca, both of indigenous origin, and drums of African origin, from the descendants of the many African slaves who passed through this coast. The haunting melodies of the two gaitas are played in counterpoint to each other, and are combined with the steady, hypnotic beat of the small drum, the high-spirited and skillful improvisations of the other two drums, and the elaborate rhythms of the maraca.

plokij comments on Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto concert in Bonn, Germany April 2

Thanks for the info, kernow. I live close to Frankfurt. March 29th unfortunately is history.
I still would like to go, but know very little about Columbian music (just some traditional stuff). So I never heard of this group.
What kind of music do they play ?

TIA

-plokij

plokij comments on Looking for Tourist Management Job or Rent

This may not exactly be what you're looking for:

www.deunacolombia.com/index.html

Its located in Bogoto and run by two guys from Holland.
Maybe they can provide more infos concerning your
business idea.

Good luck !

plokij comments on Trekking during February

kevkiev: trekking in COL check out this site, they offer trekking tours:

www.deunacolombia.com/index.html

plokij comments on Taxi Fare Increases

pablo's pictures Pablo, you may want to check out this site:

www.geocities.com/braconr1/monicabelluci/monica.htm

PS:
say hi to Utopian Cowboy

plokij comments on Visa Lottery?

SHBLatin visa lottery to learn more about it, visit:

http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/divlott.htm

Alas, Colombians are not eligible to apply:


Countries in this region whose natives do not
qualify for this year's diversity program:
Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador,
Haiti, Jamaica, and Mexico.


Sorry, man.