Medellin Mansion vs. Cali Castle
Thank you so much guys!
Have always been very impressed with the thoughtful and well described adventures on this board
Would you mind comparing Medellin Mansion vs. Cali Castle for me and others?
I've been to the mansion, but not to Cali, but was somewhat disappointed that no one in Medellin spoke any english, at all.
At the mansion, bc the girls spoke so little english, the conversations even among the mongers were mostly in Spanish...
Is Cali any better?
Thanks so much!
Re English speaking drivers:
If you haven't already, subscribe, (it's only 20 bucks). You can get a good feel of what's out there by viewing the pics. Also, I've gotten & given great info thru pm'ing when discretion is in order for all concerned.
And/or
Rtff for English speaking drivers that have been recommended by members with more than a 1 or 2 posts to avoid self-promoters disguised as mongers.
And/or
Just book a room at the mansion.
They have everything you need there. I stayed there on my 1st trip. Greg is a good guy. Not once, but twice, I was short on c. O. P. (like a dumbass) late at night & greg loaned me some pesos til the next day when I can convert USA d. To c. O. P.
I think he sets the tone at the mansion: everybody from the staff to other mongers staying there are friendly & willing to help.
Hope this helps.
[QUOTE=Davekphp]Hello,
I am 23 from Australia. I am going to Medellin and bogata for the first time. Thanks to WT69 i have the list. I do not speak spanish. How badly is this going to affect my trip, and also i am looking for friendly english speaking drivers for both cities. If someone could shed a bit of light on this it would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]
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