Printable View
[QUOTE=Fabone] ....... I show my Florida Drivers License and tell them that this is my cedula from the US. I've even used that to gain entry into DAS. [/QUOTE]To enter the DAS domain in Medellin, anything in a creditcard size with a name on it, will do.
I still find it quite perplexing that all of these gringos traveling to Colombia without a firm command of the language? Its beyond me. Its situations like this that make me shrug my shoulders. The cops could have easily made things a living nightmare by detaining you until they have confirmation of your identities and made someone go back to your hotels to retrieve your passports in the mean time holding you there. Consider yourselves very lucky.
[QUOTE=Always Randy]
... So we stood around for about 15 minutes not really sure what to do and without speaking, finally he waved another taxi to stop. Said some things to him and then told us to get in and gave us back our photocopies.
Was this a scam? My friend and I can't figure it out. Were they trying to get us to offer some money? Or is it really a problem to travel without our actual passports![/QUOTE]
Amigo, these police were most likely making a routine stop and you guys' complete inability to communicate obviously caused lots of confusion between everyone. The police eventually just tired of it and sent you along your way.
Like Miami Heat said; it is incredible how guys with complete lack of spanish language skills will hang out til the wee hours in a sketchy area, and just hope for the best.
I am planning a trip over to Colombia.
Thinking Medellin is a good place to monger.
Problem is that none of us has been there and we do not speak the language.
So we figured we would need a guide through our trip.
We are looking for a guide who
- speaks the language of course.
- speaks good english
- knows all the hot spots to monger
- has lots of experiences.
Trip is gonna take a place from NOV 10ish. And gonna last for about a week upon arrival.
If you are interested please email me
[blue][Email address deleted by Admin][/blue]
And please leave your messenger (any. I'll install if needed) in the mail as I wish to discuss in real time.
Thx!
[size=-2][u][b]EDITOR's NOTE[/b][/u]: [blue]This report was edited to [u]remove email addresses in the text[/u]. Please do not post email addresses in the Forum. Instead, please invite other Forum Members to contact you directly via the Forum's Private Messaging system. [i]Thanks![/i][/blue][/size]
You guys are going to Colombia and NONE of you speak any spanish?
Good luck with that. LOL
[QUOTE=Idwib]I am planning a trip over to Colombia.
Thinking Medellin is a good place to monger.
Problem is that none of us has been there and we do not speak the language.
So we figured we would need a guide through our trip.
We are looking for a guide who
- speaks the language of course.
- speaks good english
- knows all the hot spots to monger
- has lots of experiences.
Trip is gonna take a place from NOV 10ish. And gonna last for about a week upon arrival.
If you are interested please email me
[blue][Email address deleted by Admin][/blue]
And please leave your messenger (any. I'll install if needed) in the mail as I wish to discuss in real time.
Thx!
[size=-2][u][b]EDITOR's NOTE[/b][/u]: [blue]This report was edited to [u]remove email addresses in the text[/u]. Please do not post email addresses in the Forum. Instead, please invite other Forum Members to contact you directly via the Forum's Private Messaging system. [i]Thanks![/i][/blue][/size][/QUOTE]
Oops seems like putting an email address isn't allowed.
Please leave your post here in the forum
I'll pm you as soon as I register as a member
Thanks
[QUOTE=Idwib]We are looking for a guide who
- speaks the language of course.
- speaks good english
- knows all the hot spots to monger
- has lots of experiences.
Trip is gonna take a place from NOV 10ish. And gonna last for about a week upon arrival.
If you are interested please email me
And please leave your messenger (any. I'll install if needed) in the mail as I wish to discuss in real time.
Thx![/QUOTE]I could recommend a guide with excellent English, but your profile does not accept private messages.
[QUOTE=Idwib]I am planning a trip over to Colombia.
Thinking Medellin is a good place to monger.
Problem is that none of us has been there and we do not speak the language.
So we figured we would need a guide through our trip.
We are looking for a guide who
- speaks the language of course.
- speaks good english
- knows all the hot spots to monger
- has lots of experiences.
Trip is gonna take a place from NOV 10ish. And gonna last for about a week upon arrival.
If you are interested please email me
[blue][Email address deleted by Admin][/blue]
And please leave your messenger (any. I'll install if needed) in the mail as I wish to discuss in real time.
Thx!
[size=-2][u][b]EDITOR's NOTE[/b][/u]: [blue]This report was edited to [u]remove email addresses in the text[/u]. Please do not post email addresses in the Forum. Instead, please invite other Forum Members to contact you directly via the Forum's Private Messaging system. [i]Thanks![/i][/blue][/size][/QUOTE]Yo,
I tried to pm You, but you have that option turned off which prevents me from giving you my contact information.
I will be your tour guide if you want.
Let me know.
I have lots of references.
Parcero
[QUOTE=Idwib]I am planning a trip over to Colombia.
Thinking Medellin is a good place to monger.
Problem is that none of us has been there and we do not speak the language.[/QUOTE]If this is your first time and don't speak Spanish, your best bet is a gringo hotel. Read the reports! Look at the pinned threads on this site. These are lots of reputable places to stay. They will even take you around and introduce you to girls for free! Medellin Mansion, El Castillo, Frank, Parcero are a couple to get you started.
Good luck!
[QUOTE=GringoLoco2]You guys are going to Colombia and NONE of you speak any spanish?
Good luck with that. LOL[/QUOTE]At least he is smart enough to know that he needs a guide because they don't know any spanish,the first few times I went to Colombia I didn't know any spanish but I RTFF and I hired a guide. It's the guys that show up to Colombia with no guide,no spanish and no fucking clue that make me laugh.
I use exchangerate.com to find out the exchange rate in most of the world for money.
However it shows the COP at a constant fixed rate. Where can I find the approximate exchange rate for the COP?
Thanks
Mel
[QUOTE=Idwib]I am planning a trip over to Colombia.
Thinking Medellin is a good place to monger.
Problem is that none of us has been there and we do not speak the language.
So we figured we would need a guide through our trip.
Thx![/QUOTE]Idwib,
The experience you and your friends will have at the Medellin Mansion/Castillo will be unlike any other 1st time visit to a country where you basically don't know squat, not even the language!
From co-owner Greg or manger Marcy introducing you to a beautiful selection of 18, 19, 20 year old (average) Mansion girls whose sole purpose of being at the Mansion is to be with guests (you and your friends) to the El Centro tours hosted by co-owner Big Bad Boyd to some private introductions by co-owner Robert. Etc
Believe me and and more than a hundred satisfied guests of the Mansion/Castillo, you and your friends will NOT be disappointed.
Just get your ass there and everything and anything will be answered on spot. Plus you and your friends benefit from regular visitors that also take guys under there wings. Nothing could be simpler.
PM Greg or send an email to Marcy via infoatmedellinmansion (dot)com
Stay Horny My Friends!
Cubanut
[QUOTE=Cubanut]Idwib,
The experience you and your friends will have at the Medellin Mansion/Castillo will be unlike any other 1st time visit to a country where you basically don't know squat, not even the language!
From co-owner Greg or manger Marcy introducing you to a beautiful selection of 18, 19, 20 year old (average) Mansion girls whose sole purpose of being at the Mansion is to be with guests (you and your friends) to the El Centro tours hosted by co-owner Big Bad Boyd to some private introductions by co-owner Robert. Etc.
[/QUOTE]I'll second this advice from the Cubanut 100 percent!!
You'll be very happy cats and you'll enjoy and learn the 'ins and outs' of Medellin without wasting time and spinning your wheels.
Enjoy!
Cubanut,
Thanks for the nice words and your view on first time travelers to Colombia.
As you know we also have the most experienced mongers the world has seen stay with us.
Cubnut
Ricker
Radioman
Large groups of guy's from CRT, WSG, CH ect
I guess we have a little to offer every body.
Aussie Greg
I am travelling to Medellin In Nov, for 2 weeks, staying at Mansion, would like to know what range of $ would be needed on a per day basis, everything inclusive.
Blkryno.