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[JjBee62]

How important for you is not catching the virus?

I also planned to stay in Medellin, but now I am debating.

I have the following concerns:

1. I think it is much easier to catch it here than in Cali because I am switching girls here almost daily. That doesn't happen back home.

2. And if you catch it here, I don't know how well local healthcare can deal with it.

3. If it spreads here, I am not sure how badly it will affect daily consumables, food supply etc. I think USA supply chain will be affected less.

Why? What is it based on? Please elaborate.

1. Assuming widespread contagion in both places, yes, you're more likely to be exposed in Medellin. Higher population density, more personal contact. Personally, it's not something I'm concerned about. That's just me personally. There's no way I can 100% protect myself. No matter what I do, the risk will never be zero. Which means ultimately it's not something I can control. I don't worry about what I can't control. I take the precautions available and deal with whatever happens.

2. I'm not certain the local healthcare anywhere is prepared to handle it. Assuming widespread contagion, anywhere will be quickly overwhelmed.

3. USA supply chain is something I do understand. Let's look back to 2005. First Hurricane Katrina hit, then just a few weeks later Hurricane Rita hit. This strained our ability to deliver relief and repair supplies to the limit. What made matters worse, much of the logistics support was wasted on self interest. Here's one example:

Hurricane Rita severely damaged the Coca-Cola bottling plant in Miami. In order to maintain their market presence Coca-Cola offered 3 times normal rates to deliver products from up to 1200 miles away. About 30 truckloads a day were wasted on making sure south Florida had plenty of Coke.

The USA supply chain is long. In Colombia it's relatively short. The USA supply chain is international. In Colombia, most food is grown locally. In the US corporate takeovers and mergers have created many food deserts. Many neighborhoods are already underserved. Supply chain disruptions will cause shortages quickly. Medellin still relies upon local markets. While there may be shortages, they will be more evenly distributed.

Why do I have more faith in Colombian healthcare?

Our system is focused on one thing above all else. Profit. Resources are allocated depending on profitability. Can we switch the priority to emergency response? I don't want to bet on it. We're talking about costs that could quickly exceed $500 billion. Imagine the argument over who's going to pay.

Healthcare in Colombia is a constitutional right. While the system may be overwhelmed, the first priority will be to provide care. Who pays for it is something that will be dealt with later.

In many ways, US healthcare is already overwhelmed. Five years ago, during a routine physical my doctor detected an anomaly in my heartbeat. Potentially, it was life threatening. I was immediately referred to a cardiologist. I called and explained the potentially life threatening problem. The earliest available appointment was in 7 months. I kept calling other cardiologists and found one I could see in 3 months. Finally, someone directed me to the cardiology clinic, where I only had to wait 3 weeks for an appointment. Fortunately, the problem isn't life threatening. I know others who have experienced similar issues for other specialists. For my rheumatoid arthritis I got lucky. Although the rheumatologist recommended had a 1 year waiting list to get in, I found a better one, with only a 2 month wait.

That's probably a lot more elaborate than you wanted.

[Mr Enternational]

Surprising. I am sure that the USA and Australia for example would refuse entry if they felt it appropriate based on travel patterns etc.

They would still be allowed in the country but not allowed to roam the country freely. They would put them in quarantine. They wouldn't just refuse them and stick them on a plane with 200 healthy people to go back.

[KetoAndKettle]

They don't ask for your ID. By chance, you're not of Asian descent are you?

No, white living in FL.

[LeyenLouvain]

Pretty funny, on another site I read about an American complaining because he was being refused service in casas because of the virus LOL.

Colombias authorities said they will be scrutinizing all travelers from nine countries, including the United States, to reduce chances of an outbreak of the coronavirus in the country.

https://colombiareports.com/colombia...aised-to-high/

Migration authorities in no case may impede entry to the country. Only in emergency cases in which health officials suspect a visitor of actually carrying the virus, they will be obliged to cooperate and be taken to a hospital for a check-up and possible treatment.

Surprising. I am sure that the USA and Australia for example would refuse entry if they felt it appropriate based on travel patterns etc.

[Orgasmico]

I'm flying in tomorrow.

Maybe I should say "aay" a lot and say I'm from Canada. Wondering if they ask for your passport, etc. In the casas.

They don't ask for your ID. By chance, you're not of Asian descent are you?

[KetoAndKettle]

I'm flying in tomorrow.

Maybe I should say "aay" a lot and say I'm from Canada. Wondering if they ask for your passport, etc. In the casas.

Pretty funny, on another site I read about an American complaining because he was being refused service in casas because of the virus LOL.

Colombias authorities said they will be scrutinizing all travelers from nine countries, including the United States, to reduce chances of an outbreak of the coronavirus in the country.

https://colombiareports.com/colombia...aised-to-high/

[SamPeter71]

I have a trip coming up at the end of Mar. Hoping to pick up some Spanish before that. Is there is any must know phrases / sentences etc. That will help in mongering.

How to ask for GFE, BBJ, CIM, negotiate time / rates etc.

Thanks.

[JjBee62]

Hi all,

I'm planning a possible Colombia trip. Been to Colombia back in 2006 to Bogota and Cartagena. Since then planned a trip to Medelllin / Cali numerous times. But life situations means I had to call it off.

All my previous notes now all useless LOL. I have been RTFF and started adding fb girls. I have also messaged some bms here for advice and many thanks in advance for those who are getting back to me.

I have a few questions if anyone can provide their two cents. I have temporarily booked 2 weeks off (28th March - 12th April). This coincides with the holy week. Is this a mad time to visit? Will it be quiet the week before the holy week? I have another two weeks end of June. I can delay the Colombia trip until then so I have more time to prepare my contacts (and learn Spanish!).

I have signed up to SA. Is the way to do it just to msg girls before I land and collect all the numbers? My spanish is nada (knows a little portuguese).

I have searched for "Lau Gomez" on fb. There are a few under that name. Can anyone offer any hints which one I need to contact?

Thanks!

Holy week things will be slow. It won't be impossible to find girls, but your options will be limited. I'd suggest taking the later trip.

[Droplet]

Hi all,

I'm planning a possible Colombia trip. Been to Colombia back in 2006 to Bogota and Cartagena. Since then planned a trip to Medelllin / Cali numerous times. But life situations means I had to call it off.

All my previous notes now all useless LOL. I have been RTFF and started adding fb girls. I have also messaged some bms here for advice and many thanks in advance for those who are getting back to me.

I have a few questions if anyone can provide their two cents. I have temporarily booked 2 weeks off (28th March - 12th April). This coincides with the holy week. Is this a mad time to visit? Will it be quiet the week before the holy week? I have another two weeks end of June. I can delay the Colombia trip until then so I have more time to prepare my contacts (and learn Spanish!).

I have signed up to SA. Is the way to do it just to msg girls before I land and collect all the numbers? My spanish is nada (knows a little portuguese).

I have searched for "Lau Gomez" on fb. There are a few under that name. Can anyone offer any hints which one I need to contact?

Thanks!

[Orgasmico]

Pretty funny, on another site I read about an American complaining because he was being refused service in casas because of the virus LOL.

Colombias authorities said they will be scrutinizing all travelers from nine countries, including the United States, to reduce chances of an outbreak of the coronavirus in the country.

https://colombiareports.com/colombia...aised-to-high/

[KetoAndKettle]

I asked a fb girl very directly, after some niceties. Like hope you enjoying your day. If she'd be interested in some time with me.

I proposed an amount, she upped it (which was still a good amount) and then I asked, how about 3 hours (might as well try to haggle the time then).

She said:

" Si baby. Solo un polvo".

I looked up this particular slang, the second part. And "It's just a lay".

This is after much more affectionate conversations from two prev chicas that I have plans with next week.

I'm guessing, drop this one? Sounds cold af.

[SJobs]

For those here, that mostly stay at El Poblado or Parque Lleras, do you ever message your FB chicas who live in Bello, Antioquioa?

It's kind of a hike, like at least 30 min or so. If you do, do they usually go along with it and drive to your apt / hotel, etc?

Almost all the fb girls I see live in Bello, I always stay in Poblado or envigado. They all have absolutely no problem coming over. You just have to get use to the fact that most of them will be late. All the fb girls are terrible at making basic statistical estimations (all the girls I see are between 18-21, maybe the older ones are better at math), whatever arrival time they tell you, just add a relatively large margin that is directly proportional to the distance between your place and Bello and the time of the day. I normally add anywhere between 30-80 minutes. Taxi cost about 20-25 k from Bello to Poblado, one way, and about 25-30 k from Bello to envigado. Some of the girls will ask for 50 each way, you can tell them to fuck off and just give then 50 k for round trip.

[Orgasmico]

Coronavirus is starting to show up in Colombia so it will be interesting to see how airport entry might be affected in the near future.

http://thecitypaperbogota.com/news/c...AbcDcHIKCTcsk8

[Bango Cheito]

In both Colombia and Costa Rica Amor is very commonly used even among strangers. Bebe, cario, mi vida etc are not. In US waitresses commonly call customers Hon. I'm oftentimes called Amor by strangers and it is just a nice way to greet someone whose name you don't know. It works both ways. But you can't use Amor in Mexico or most other Latin countries the same way. It's only for close friends, family and lovers.

But, the bebe etc. Are definitely more business lingo when coming from a stranger.

Truth is, both of you are kind of right. It's really specific to the individual person and situation.

The higher people are on the socioeconomic ladder, the less likely they will be to call you "amor".

The colder the climate, the less likely.

Prepagos and putas will ALWAYS call you amor or bb though. This much is true.

I remember once back on 2006 when my second ex-wife (who actually used to have a presence here) was with me we were eating in a neighborhood restaurant and I needed some salt and addressed the waitress as "amor". My wife was FURIOUS and the waitress started making eyes at me and flirting with me. LOL!

In NYC in the Spanish speaking community almost everybody calls each other amor so it was force of habit for me (I was still living in NYC at the time).

[Golfinho]

QUOTE=Uthred What are some gigs that one can do from anywhere in the world to make a decent living? I'd love to be able to work from home in Thailand one month and then be in another country the following month. That would be my dream right there! QUOTE Mr. E. works for an airlines. I have friends in the IT who travel a lot. Another guy does international promotions. Me, I work in academia at the university level. I know at least one monger who is in construction. Some guys on the board are just wealthy and don't work at all any more. Some made their fortunes and spend most of it on foreign pu**y. Good luck. Where there is a will there is a way.

Work? How do you find the time for a job?