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Border shut down.
I've been visiting Colombia every 2 months or so for the last few years. My last trip was February 2020, I am starting to realize that may be my last trip for a while. I watched the powers that be in Colombia, constantly pushing back the dates of reopening and I'm not very optimistic for it to ever get back to normal and opening the borders. The constant flare ups of hot spots in Bogota and other cities will give the Lopez liberals reason to push back the August 31 dates. This virus has declared war on us hobbyist.
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Originally Posted by BangoCheito
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No, no you would not rather run into the FARC.
There are websites devoted to successfully trekking through the Darien. I personally know two people who have made it. The biggest danger is still tropical diseases and lack of food and potable water, especially if you get lost, which is super easy to do.
Without wanting to drift too far off the thread topic, this is a nice article written about the rebels after the demobilization:
https://nacla.org/news/2019/04/12/fo...ce-their-pasts
There were indeed rebels in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. I spoke with villagers in the small communities who remembered their very strong presence. Though it's not high on my list to encounter either rebels or the Gulf Clan, the worst by far were the far right-wing paramilitary death squads accounting for 80% of civilian casualties during the conflict.
Trekking the Darien can be done with the right outfitter from the Panama side, but going it alone is a suicide mission mainly for the reasons you mentioned, or accidentally stepping on a Fer-de-lance who are very population-dense in that area.
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Originally Posted by IronQuinn
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Ah, the infamous Darien Gap. Unfortunately, you need the Panama government's permission to go anywhere beyond Yaviza. Although, I think I'd rather run into FARC then the Clan del Gulfo, ha, ha. So, I'll give that one a pass.
Going out early evening is my time of choice as well (no matter what part of the world I'm in). I always work up an appetite with a girl, and then eat some dinner afterward. It must feel crazy being one of the only guys there at that time. I imagine it might be like SEA about 15-20 years ago when a guy could have a girl pulling on each of his arms to go with her. In the meantime, keep those beauties warm until the rest of us can get down there.
No, no you would not rather run into the FARC.
There are websites devoted to successfully trekking through the Darien. I personally know two people who have made it. The biggest danger is still tropical diseases and lack of food and potable water, especially if you get lost, which is super easy to do.
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Originally Posted by Routard
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Seem to be the regular army, although hard to be sure due to quality of picture. FARC usely have AK47 or FAL and are supposed to have the Colombian flag at one shoulder.
To the best of my knowledge, the FARC never had a strong presence on the Atlantic coast at all, unless you count the Montes de Maria, which are way deep into the interior already.
I think you may be thinking of the Sierra Nevada in Tolima, which was 100% FARC owned up till about 20 years ago.
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Originally Posted by Woodman09
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Maybe you could hike the Darin Gap? Although than you might have some guerilla problems.
It's funny when I go to SF I'm one of the only guys. I usually go early evening. I guess during day may be busier? It can be awkward as I'm running into girls and I want to see what's happening before I commit. Because there are some absolute babes for sure.
Ah, the infamous Darien Gap. Unfortunately, you need the Panama government's permission to go anywhere beyond Yaviza. Although, I think I'd rather run into FARC then the Clan del Gulfo, ha, ha. So, I'll give that one a pass.
Going out early evening is my time of choice as well (no matter what part of the world I'm in). I always work up an appetite with a girl, and then eat some dinner afterward. It must feel crazy being one of the only guys there at that time. I imagine it might be like SEA about 15-20 years ago when a guy could have a girl pulling on each of his arms to go with her. In the meantime, keep those beauties warm until the rest of us can get down there.
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Originally Posted by LatinaLover#1
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Don't laugh woodman. I actually looked into it. I know how dangerous it is but if only there was a boat that could take me from Ctg. To panama that would work.
Contact Gulf Cartel. They can hook you up.
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Darin gap
Originally Posted by Woodman09
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Maybe you could hike the Darin Gap? Although than you might have some guerilla problems.
It's funny when I go to SF I'm one of the only guys. I usually go early evening. I guess during day may be busier? It can be awkward as I'm running into girls and I want to see what's happening before I commit. Because there are some absolute babes for sure.
Don't laugh woodman. I actually looked into it. I know how dangerous it is but if only there was a boat that could take me from Ctg. To panama that would work.
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Originally Posted by IronQuinn
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Ha, ha, man, I hope someone would pay the ransom. They're not that bad, just a bunch of farmers that wanted their land back after the government promoted industrial farming. The AUC was much worse. In all seriousness, that might have been the case if I were white. I'm Arabic American, and I've lost count how many times I've been mistaken as Latino. Maybe it saved my ass that time.
I definitely agree with you on waiting until the border officially opens before buying tickets. I've been in a battle with United since March for a refund. They say they'll give me "credit" for year. It's not worth the headache. Also, I would not shed a tear if something unfortunate happened to Lopez.
Yeah, it's frustrating. The girls are there, and we can't get to them. Poor Woodman has to give 2 mil gifts to girls because he can't possibly get to them all (lucky guy). And Elvis wants to get stuffed into a shipping container to get smuggled in. It's a sad state of affairs, but the silver lining is that things will eventually open. Keep the faith, brothers. I swear, I'm going to celebrate hard when things re-open. So, if you see a jacked Arabic-looking guy walking around Santa Fe, hit me up, and I'll buy you a celebratory beer.
Thanks IQ but my SF days are over, been that way for 3 years now. I met a casacita who is drop dead gorgeous. She's a 4. 8 engineering student in her 3 year in the Nat'l university. Truly an intellectual, somehow her wires short circuited about me LOL No make up, doesn't drink or smoke or dress provocatively but a real sleeper behind closed doors. If she ever comes out of either, I'll join you for that beer).
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Originally Posted by IronQuinn
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Yeah, it's frustrating. The girls are there, and we can't get to them. Poor Woodman has to give 2 mil gifts to girls because he can't possibly get to them all (lucky guy). And Elvis wants to get stuffed into a shipping container to get smuggled in. It's a sad state of affairs, but the silver lining is that things will eventually open. Keep the faith, brothers. I swear, I'm going to celebrate hard when things re-open. So, if you see a jacked Arabic-looking guy walking around Santa Fe, hit me up, and I'll buy you a celebratory beer.
Maybe you could hike the Darién Gap? Although than you might have some guerilla problems.
It's funny when I go to SF I'm one of the only guys. I usually go early evening. I guess during day may be busier? It can be awkward as I'm running into girls and I want to see what's happening before I commit. Because there are some absolute babes for sure.
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Originally Posted by LatinaLover#1
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I think they were Army, if they were FARC or one of the other rebel groups, you wouldn't be writing this, you be chained to a hut waiting for the ransom to arrive,. Jaja.
Ha, ha, man, I hope someone would pay the ransom. They're not that bad, just a bunch of farmers that wanted their land back after the government promoted industrial farming. The AUC was much worse. In all seriousness, that might have been the case if I were white. I'm Arabic American, and I've lost count how many times I've been mistaken as Latino. Maybe it saved my ass that time.
I definitely agree with you on waiting until the border officially opens before buying tickets. I've been in a battle with United since March for a refund. They say they'll give me "credit" for year. It's not worth the headache. Also, I would not shed a tear if something unfortunate happened to Lopez.
Yeah, it's frustrating. The girls are there, and we can't get to them. Poor Woodman has to give 2 mil gifts to girls because he can't possibly get to them all (lucky guy). And Elvis wants to get stuffed into a shipping container to get smuggled in. It's a sad state of affairs, but the silver lining is that things will eventually open. Keep the faith, brothers. I swear, I'm going to celebrate hard when things re-open. So, if you see a jacked Arabic-looking guy walking around Santa Fe, hit me up, and I'll buy you a celebratory beer.
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American, Spirit (which has been operating humanitarian flights since April), Jet Blue and all the others have flight schedules beginning September 1. Some of them have service schedules beginning in August. It will take a very significant deterioration in the health situation here to postpone that September date. The political pressure from tourism and travel interests is intense. There are problems in Bogota, Baranquilla, and a couple of Medellin barrios. Those of you who are here have likely seen the news about Claudia Lopez cancelling Fathers Day and other holiday travel for the rest of them month, along with the Kennedy lockdown that is still in place. Intercity bus companies are also pushing hard to be allowed to work. Restrictions on local buses and the metro in Medellin lasted a little more than a week after businesses were allowed to reopen. They are packed to the gills again.
Originally Posted by KangarooTed
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Perhaps those lucky punters from Canadia will be back to Bogota first?
at AirCanadia is the first International carrier to announce its return to Colombia as of September 1 with three flights a week on its Bogot. Toronto route.
How long until the rest of us can return?
Kanga.
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The Lesbiana Mayor.
Originally Posted by Elvis2008
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So, LL, in summary, we need to get a hit man to take out this ***** Lopez. Two questions: who is starting up the collection and how much do they need?
I think you could get the money in a couple of hours just from the guys on this site.
I hate that *****. What's worse is she's a dyke. At least if she were a lipstick lesbian it wouldn't be so bad. Jaja.
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Originally Posted by LatinaLover#1
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When he tried to open the airport the end of May, Lopez publicly warned him the only way the airport would open would be, quote "OVER MY DEAD BODY" She has designs on the presidency so she will prevent him from opening the country quickly. Now they are following the Argentina model with International flights scheduled to open August 31. I believe she will try to extend that, maybe September or even October wouldn't surprise me. So, I'm not buying another ticket until it ACTUALLY opens to International flights.
So, LL, in summary, we need to get a hit man to take out this ***** Lopez. Two questions: who is starting up the collection and how much do they need?
I think you could get the money in a couple of hours just from the guys on this site.
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Originally Posted by Woodman09
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I'm having trouble because all my GF hookers are getting mad when I don't bang them. I give them a 2 mill consolation sometimes. I imagine there is some business for them but not like before.
Shit, Woodman, if you know anyone in the smuggling business and can get me and other guys into Colombia in a shipping container, I am all in. If I die, at least I die trying. I miss Colombia and my women there so fucking much it is painful. I think that I am going to take off two weeks in both September and October if things go as planned.
I scouted out Mexico for SBs. Would it surprise you to learn that the best looking one I met and the best lover, two different women, were Colombians living in Mexico? If not for Mexico, I think I would be looking at suicide. The sex prison is driving me nuts!!
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More like a rebel group
Originally Posted by IronQuinn
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While waiting for things to open back up, I've been organizing trip photos and videos. I came across a video taken a few years back from deep in the hills of the Sierra Nevada in the tiny village of La Tagua, only accessible by horse or motorbike. While speaking with one of the locals, I saw six to eight guys dressed in fatigues with automatic weapons come out of the woods, cross through town, and go back in on the other side. They stared at me, I waved, a couple waved back, and then they disappeared. I know that traditionally this area has been FARC territory. Out of curiosity, from the attached image (it's low quality because it's a video capture and not a photo), can anyone with local knowledge confirm if these guys were rebels or nationals?
I think they were Army, if they were FARC or one of the other rebel groups, you wouldn't be writing this, you be chained to a hut waiting for the ransom to arrive,. Jaja.
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