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Great idea about the Palm Pilot. The idea had crossed my mind before. About Language Translators, I'm not at all happy with the one put out by Palm. That's the one that translates between French, German, Spanish, Italian, and English-- which would be great for us world travelers if it was as extensive as they claim it is. I think they said it was 20,000 words in each language-- it's maybe that many total.
Anyways, if you've still got those cheat notes, I'm trying to plan out my trip right now. postcardparis@yahoo.com
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UnospongeBob,
I do like your Palm Pilot idea and will load mine up and take it along when I spend a week or two in Guadalajara in a couple months. I'm taking a Spanish course and would like to collect phrases which will be helpful in getting intimately acquainted with las chicas.
Have you run across a good source for this sort of vocabulary? I have culled a list of words from the dictionary, but I'm sure using the actual idiomatic expressions will work better than my guesses about how to string the words together. Women seem to respond very positively to feelings expressed in words.
Have you been to GDJ? I haven't and am really looking forward to the experience. I won't be able to prowl around much in the evenings but will have 2-3 hour periods free during the day. I figure I'll go to esteticas such as High Class, but would also like to get acquainted with some talkative, friendly and good-looking independents. Do you have any suggestions about how to find these ladies during the day? It doesn't seem likely that one could find them then on the streets. What about any local papers with classifieds?
Thanks much for any help,
Deicer
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If I had scrolled down further before asking about key Spanish phrases, I would have seen diablomactavish's helpful list. Would still be interested in additonal expressions.
Thanks,
Deicer
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Deicer
[i]If I had scrolled down further before asking about key Spanish phrases, I would have seen diablomactavish's helpful list. Would still be interested in additonal expressions.
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I was going to post some more phrases, but really couldn't think of any that weren't covered via phrasebooks and whatnot.
I do recommend the Berlitz Latin American Spanish phrasebook (available at places like amazon, and any good bookstore). It's color coded, and has tons of the basic "where's the train station" kind of stuff. It's also a comfortable pocket size format.
backchannel your vocabulary list to me:
| diablo_mactavish (at) hot mail (dot) com |
please put WSG in the subject - too much fuckin spam!
and I will post the answers in this forum for everyone's benefit.
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Yo Jackson - how 'bout that regional phrases forum section I suggested, eh?
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I do recommend the Berlitz Latin American Spanish phrasebook (available at places like Amazon, and any good bookstore). It's color coded, and has tons of the basic "where's the train station" kind of stuff. It's also a comfortable pocket size format.
I ordered the phrase book above from Amazon along with some other stuff including "Street Spanish 3: The Best of Naughty Spanish" by David Burke.
Will post my impressions.
Deicer
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This is a general request for SPECIFIC info on one to two week rentals in the Tiajuana/Ensenada area. I have traveled into Mexico over 25 times and now feel I must have put over $2000 in hotel charges into the pot. Isn't there some way to rent a week or two in an apartment there at a lower cost?
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Viagara sales
Whats the scoop with viagara sales south of the border. Can you get the real deal for less? Is a prescription necessary? Any trouble with customs?
Thanks,
Googs
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Deicer and others regarding Phrasebooks: "Lonely Planet Latin American Phrasebook" is the best I've found for the hobby. Aside from the normal pronunciation, accomodations, food, health sections it has a section titled "going out". This has phrasees for "dating and relationships" including before, durring and after "intimacy" as they put it. Very helpful, pocket sized and about 7 bucks.
Regarding PalmPilots: I always take a small notpad and pen. MUCH cheaper than a Palmpilot. If I lose it BFD, easy to replace (both simple and no explanations to SO). Also, it can be very helpful to have others write down names or draw maps, etc. not something I would do with a Palmpilot!
Randy
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Could somebody recommend which major city, other than those on the border, to go to for some mongering action at the most economically rate? I know there is more to Mexico than the border cities for the hobby. Also, in addition to women, I am interested in other vacational activities, such as visiting museums and trying out restaurants.
Also, has anyone tried the luxury bus lines in Mexico? How do they compare to Greyhound? I have heard that they have movies, luxury seating, food, and a bus attendant. With these amenities, are they expensive?
Thanks.
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Hi sundevil...
I would recommend any of the Colonial Cities in the middle of Mexico for the best combination of economical mongering and culture...Morelia, Queretaro,Guanajuato...(Guanajuato is heavy on history and culture, but a little lighter on "adult" fun). There are other big, nearby cities that give a lot of bang for the buck...Leon, Celaya, Pachuca, Toluca. These places are medium-large cities that are not tourist-obsessed. Therefore, prices are low and people are generally friendlier. In these towns, being an American works for you not against you like in the coastal cities or Mexico City. In other words, you're less likely to be hussled for a few extra pesos.
Personally, I would recommend Morelia because, since I moved to Mexico 3 1/2 years ago, I've been going there and I've never had a single problem. The people are friendly and very out-going. Morelia has a beautiful downtown, with old Spanish architecture and Cathedrals. It also has an Int'l Airport and is within bus distance from the other cities I mentioned.
Speaking of buses, The bus-riding experience is much better than the Greyhound experience. I was reminded of that fact recently when I took a Greyhound from San Diego to Las Vegas during a 5-day excursion back to the USA. More people take buses in Mexico,so there is more money to provide cleaner bus terminals, more comfortable seating, and entertainment (although, many of the movies are dubbed in Spanish). Also, because there is much more competition than in the USA (Mexico has numerous different bus lines) and more buses on the road, buses are not always sold out and many times you have an empty seat next to you.
If you're looking to bus it from the USA to Central Mexico, there are also very economical bus fares that take you from the Northern USA to Southern Mexico. From my personal experience, the fare from Chicago to Morelia was (aprox)250 US dollars (I used "Autobuses Americanos). But 44 hours on a bus is not the best way to go...believe me.
In general, the bus fares are a little less than half the price of the greyhound fares in the US...and the service and comfort level is much better in my opinion.
If you have any further questions...please don't hesitate to ask.
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Miller! You are still alive . . .
I think I would scratch Guanajuato from your list and add Guadalajara. I had a hard time finding any action when I was in Guanajuato. Nothing very obvious. On the other hand the esteticas of Guadalajara are very active, easy to find and a good deal at $40-$80 per hour for a massage, sauna and FS.
Also, the deluxe buses of Mexico are the best I have ever been on.
Cheers, -P
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Ack.
Proko - are you actually recommending missing La Yegua in Queretaro?!?
I know I am biased since I am in San Miguel de Allende - but I can say that I have been to at least 30 brothels in 9 different countries since age 14 and La Yeguita is in the top 2 - (#1 was in Thailand, but it was my first experience in a brothel, and I am probably biased by childhood memory ;) ).
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Diablo,
What am I missing? The city of Queretaro is different than the city of Guanajuato, no? I thought maybe Queretaro was in the state of Guanajuato, but no it isn't. I liked La Yegua. But I didn't find anything happening in Guanajuato . . . or in San Miguel for that matter. Guanajuato is a good tourist town but the hottest thing I saw there were a few good looking mummies with their bushes still intact. I DO like older women, but that is going too far . . .
Peace, -P
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Proko...
...nice to talk with you again...
No, I'm not dead...just happily retired from mongering right now...:)
I agree with you about Guanajuato. It's a beautiful city with a lot to see, but it isn't exactly a hotbed of carnal delights. As for Guadalajara...believe it or not, I've never spent any significant time there (because of some advice a few friends gave me). Personally, I'm not too keen on the estetica scene. I much prefer taking a girl back to the hotel. (plus, I'm a big guy and those tables aren't very comfortable for me)...but your rave reviews of Guadalajara esteticas make me want to go back in time and try some out.
So, stay safe and have fun all. Sorry I won't be giving any mongering reports any time soon...but I'm always here lurking if anybody needs any help...
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Thanks miller2k for the information. Just wondering whether these cities have compounds to meet the girls or you pretty much have to ask the taxi drivers where to get some action.