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vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on travel companion starting Aug 8.?

Hey there... I wish I could accompany you at least in Salento, I'm from Armenia (Quindío's capital) but you're gonna be there sunday and monday and I am at the university on mondays... Anyways, if you happen to need something or if you wanna come down to Armenia you can call me to have a coffee or something I'll show you around the town...

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on wedding enterance of the year

lol that was funny!

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on Hilary Duff from USA designated as ambassador of Bogotá children and young

Nice! xD

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on Earthquake of 5.0 magnitude shakes central Colombia

Thanks God I didn't feel it coz I went to bed at 2:40 am (studying for two final exams)so I was in the fifth dream... But everybody else felt it in my house! I just remember the horrible earthquake on January 25th 1999(Armenia, Quindío). I'll be traumatized for the rest of my days... Whatever little shake just freaks me out!

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on Anybody interested in writing for a magazine?

Muy bakno! espero q te vaya bien con el proyecto suena muy bien! y creo que si sería mucho mejor si se pueden traducir los artículos de inglés a español para que más gente haga parte de esto y los extrajeros puedan dar su punto de vista. xD

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on Why are lines(colas) in Colombia wide and not long?

Conavi is now Bancolombia since Bancolombia bought it.

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on Bank Scam in Colombia.

Something similar happened to me last year when I was on vacation in Orlando, FL at bank of america, I drove through and I got a withdrawal for $1000 bucks! from the car next to me, the cashier just mix it up. Then it took like two months for them to investigate and refund me everything, they just ruined my vacation, I spent a lot of time from bank to bank and making phone calls! Bummer!**

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on Why are lines(colas) in Colombia wide and not long?

huhuhu yeah.. the staring works some times! and yes, I say "colas" all the time! "voy a hacer la cola" It's the same, it's up to you which word you wanna use.

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Personally, I prefer american guys (dunno if it's the same with english guys) because they are blunt without going around... on the other hand most of colombian guys are soo two-faced, they just tell you what u wanna hear and do the opposite thing. But I think it depends on the experiences of each one

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on Whats your favorite Colombian beer?

I like aguila light or Redds... the soft ones.

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on EasyFly from Medellin to Armenia- help

well easyfly is a new airline, i think it's been since last year and it seems good so far... It's the cheapest at the moment. And as scooby said, traveling by bus here is so much better than in the US, I travel on greyhound bus from Orlando to Punta Gorda, and let me tell you that colombian buses are so much better and comfortable. I think the best are the big ones, those have AC, movies and comfortables seats... You might want to take some snacks with you and maybe take a pill of "mareol" (http://www.drugs.com/international/mareol.html) if you happen to suffer from motion sickness!

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Hola Bombero, gracias por agregarme! Cuando ustedes vengan por Armenia, me avisan si necesitan algo! ;0p

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on What does '''Sóbese que no hay pomada'''' mean in english?

yeah... but it depends on the region, every departamento or even small town has it's own sayings... for instance, "sóbese que no hay pomada" it's used very often here in Armenia. We have lots... - "La constancia vence lo que la dicha no alcanza" - "Es mejor callar que locamente hablar" - "El que mucho abarca poco aprieta" - "El que mucho habla mucho yerra" - "Esa fue la gota que derramó el vaso" - "Hijo de tigre sale pintao y de chucha rabipelao" - "El que a buen árbol se arrima, buena sombra lo cobija"

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on Qué es tener pacho?

TY for the flow one, didn't know, it's always good to learn new stuff... Yo tampoco se si la palabra será caleña pero pues yo la he oido acá en Armenia.

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on What does '''Sóbese que no hay pomada'''' mean in english?

lol yeah... it's so common! like when you fall down in a public place and everybody around starts laughing at you, then they say it meaning like: rub it, there's no boo boo juice! / bear it! / Don't you whine!

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on Qué es tener pacho?

No, as far as I know, if it was said by a woman it means that she has the period. I mean the menstrual period... am I being clear? Dunno if you say in English menstrual period or menstrual cycle... but that's what I know... We used to say that when we were in high school, I haven't heard it in a long time...

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on For non Colombians living in Armenia

Jimmy, I'm going with some classmates of mine! but we need to know what's the price of a normal dish... we were thinking of having lunch there, after our technology class... so, what do u think ? is there gonna be food by that time? TY xD

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on For non Colombians living in Armenia

hey jimmy, are they going to build something in between the EAM and my house???? Yeah... speaking of the Bavaria spot, everybody says something different, they say half is gonna be apartments and the other half is gonna be something like exito, carrefour, flamingo... who knows! lol

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Mongo, haven't you thought of having babies w/ Johana? plz!!! LOL JK

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OMG! I had no idea... that's just creepy!!! :O

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on Best coffee/cake shop in Quindio

hahaha... Incredible! Mark came and tasted it in his Bday... (vaction), Jimmy's lived here for one year now and tasted it but I've lived here for 18 years and I have never been there... What a shame! :S

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No!!! Mongo!!! No se te puede olvidar el español!!! Si aquí estabas hablando tan bien! I can imagine how beautiful it is... Actually spring is my favorite season. hahah... I think that might be the best season to come so you don't have to bear the terrible sumer heat. I'm glad you're using skype. It's good, isn't it? hahahahah... the Quindiana library sounds like a great idea! I'd like to read Memories of a boy soldier by Ishmael Beah and Fish by Stephen C. Lumdir. Haven't have time to read, but I like it better in english LOL. Ohh... I'm taking tennis classes again! I'm so thrilled. If you guys happen to like it you could do it in summer too! TTY xD

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Hey Mongo, how is the paperwork going? I'm glad you're feeling better! I got a bit nostalgic w/ ur springtime shots...

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lol and I hate american cheese pizza yikes! When I tried it I cried of sadness...:S I Just like the one that comes with a garlic sauce.

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Great job guys, Congrats! ☝

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Hoola Mongo!! I blew math! :S have to pay to pass one last exam, last chance... or repeat the subject =0(. from a 30 people classroom just 8 past it. Creepy! The rest is ok, don't know all of the grades yet but I know I didn't fail anything else. Yep, Johana told me about her new job! Nice, Im glad xD. How about you??

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ROFLOL maybe that's why I didn't get to see the site either...

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TY for the info!

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Mongo, ty for the books, the sandwich cubano, and the blast I had w/ you guys. CUL

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Very nice Mongo! when are you going back to the states??

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vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on SINCE AMERICA IS A COUNTRY, IS AFRICA A COUNTRY TOO?

I think everybody who's born in the American continent is an american. And even though we don't scream it out loud, or somebody doesn't like it. Just the matter of have been born in this continent makes us americans.

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Quiero visitar Colombia tres veces al año por un mes. Hope it helps... although hard1 LOL ☺

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on WHATS THE AVERAGE AGE OF A PBH USER & WHAT/WHY WERE THEY ATTRACTED TO COL.

Hi, I'm Colombian... 20 years old. lived last year in the states and now I´m back in Armenia, my hometown.

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on Hostel thief travelling South America now in Colombia - IMPORTANT

ok, whatever... It's better prevent than sorry!

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on Using Colombian 50 centavo coins to feed the parking meters

BTW, it's $50 pesos... And I'm with roloenNY, I wouldn't do it just to avoid talking bad of my country.

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I was astonished in the US. When I tried to open these wood windows they were totally stuck, I had to hit them 'till they get loose and then they would open. And it seems I was the only one who wanted fresh air, nobody else would open a window.

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on Colombian Cockroaches

I saw once on a TV show that in a eastern country they use to it them covered in chocolate! Yuk

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on jimmymcc

Hey Jimmy, it was so nice to meet you. Next time I'll make sure to take a pencil and a pad with me so we can start with your spanish! Have a good day! xD

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on Gringo murdered in Armenia

Wow... TobyBoy I am in agreement with all you wrote. BTW, You said something about "El triangulo del Cafe'?? Do you know where I can find more info about it? TY

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on Where to buy books in English in Armenia, Quindio?

Thanks though! I appreciate it!

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on Spanish Translator for English people in Armenia, Quindío

How did you like Leticia?? I have never been there.

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I agree with Chriscan. National Pride it´s what it is to me!

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on Spanish Translator for English people in Armenia, Quindío

So you don´t live in Colombia anymore? or you just moved to another city? you must know spanish, don't you? LOL we might have seen each other a couple of times... Good luck in whatever you are planning to work on! And of course, I hope you come back at least to visit in the future! I´m faithful, it´ll be better!

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on Spanish Translator for English people in Armenia, Quindío

Bufalo, thank you for your comment. Well... I am sorry if you didn't have the best turism experience here. Speaking about how to know where the sights are... I was born here, and I´ve lived just one year of my life out of my home town. I´m not thinking of setting up something because my priority is to study, which I´m gonna start doing on january... So, this is more like to have some kind of contact with english foreign people in which I practice my english and the person can have some help with the spainsh experience. I´m aware of having bussiness here is really hard, it doesn´t pay! But that´s the reason why I´m not setting up a bussiness, I´m offering the service. I intend some mutual benefit. Anyhow, El departamento del Quindío is beatiful and it's perfect for the ones that love the nature, extreme sports, it has breathtaking landscapes and National Parks. But the best is the people!

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Sounds good! Just tell me... I´m really interested in the language exchange help LOL. Hope you have a nice trip! Looking forward to hearing from you

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on Spanish Translator for English people in Armenia, Quindío

You are very welcome! Hope to hear from you soon. It would be my pleasure to help you!

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on spanish lessons

I have no idea of spanish classes coz, well I just had to take them at school... But I also know that if you go to Salento (beautiful town in the way Armenia - Pereira) you might find american or english turists that may know about classes! Anyhow, whoever wants to take my deal we could plan like weekly meetings or figure something out.

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Colombia es pasion!

vickysanmon@gmail.com comments on Dear Paisas: Please do not put shredded cheese in your fruit salads

well if you gringos want something a bit spicy go buy empanadas con aji!! Catfish: go and BS anywhere else! Wash your mouth and show a bit of respect! You Dummy we might have 10 ice cream shops in the same block, but at least those are still there!, yours? u had to sell it!. It was too much for you in this country of the third world...