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Funny. This could apply to Avianca. Their customer service/airport process sucks too.

David

Fond memories of Venus. That's where I met my old flame. Can't remember her "working" name. Just her real name. Wasn't ever much there to offer at Venus. The guys that work there are pretty friendly...

You actually bring up a good point. Make sure you always have correct change available. If you don't, the taxi drivers will often times say they don't have change. This is their way of trying to get...

About 15,000 pesos from the airport to Laguito. Around town is a minimum of 3-4K (don't recall which) for even a block or two. Then they keep raising it from there. 15,000 pesos will get you a good...

Sounds like the same place you left.

David

Don't feel bad, I get that routine at the airport every time. I fit whatever profile they are looking for. They examined my wife's shoes the last time at length (including an xray) before letting us...

i would have asked for the embassy to be called in the situation you were in. they usually play a different tune.

i've had the misfortune of being processed through the dr court system years ago...

I always carry my passport. If you don't have your passport, they have the option of arresting you. They don't have to be nice and accompany you anywhere. I'm just the opposite, I'd rather take my...

Oddly enough, I've never seen them do one where the police sub-station is. That's the area I've always stayed in. As long as you have your passport on you and aren't dumb enough to carry drugs...

If people are using drugs, I don't want to be anywhere near them. They are serious business in Colombia. Any credability you had for any investment just went out the window when you mention drugs.
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Isn't that where Mickey Mouse lives?

I've only ever pulled 2-3 girls out of LDV ever. And not recently. I was there a month 1/2 ago but I didn't do anything.

David

You are right in that the area doesn't have a lot to offer right now. It will take some time to build up the services that gringos demand. I wouldn't want to pay on a regular basis for the taxis to...

This should be obvious to people but I'm glad someone said it. Either an investment isn't legit or it's a pipe dream if it's being solicited in a sex forum.

David

Who said anything about Revenue Canada?

Canada did play a role in the take-down of the brothers:

http://www.post-gazette.com/localnews/20030511thebrothers0511p5.asp

David

Don't forget the investment group that took $10,000 (minimum) and paid high %'s in interest each month until the IRS and Canadians dropped in and shut them down. I went with some friends one day and...

I was just there about a month ago and it seemed about the same as usual, except a little slower (but I was there earlier). There always seems to be a number of more aggressive ones that will try to...

Congrats on taking the first trip. You'll find Cartagena interesting I'm sure.

People like to rent from Juan or Mery. Not sure if I'm allowed to post the web sites here so if you pm me I will send...

Maybe you should go back to talking about apartment noise. That post didn't get deleted.

Talking about how the restaurants rip people off (read: fraud) is important to mongers. We all have to eat...

COPA seems to have the best deals generally. You have to stop in Panama though as far as I know.

David

Take a good look at your Langostinos. A lot of places in Cartagena (and other cities) market them as Langostinos but they are nothing more than large shrimp.- with an inflated price. Langostinos are...

There are plenty of young, college girls in CTG. I have met a number of them in the past and hung out with them. I'm hesitant anytime anyone wants to offer me a service in CTG (or Colombia) such as...

I hope to try one of his newer, nicer ones on a future trip. I rented a 2 bedroom from him this time but it was an older place.

David

I guess I'm one of those. I have had one too many times when the girl tries to make too sweet of a deal for herself after the fact. I like to get agreement ahead of time - makes for less opportunity...

Nice summary. It about hits the nail on the head.

I would personally try to avoid the coke girls though as odds are they are trouble. There are a lot of them that do it though so it's a crap...

You can also sit outside at some of the restaurants/bars around the casino in laguito and the girls will pass by.

David