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[QUOTE=MiamiHeatLuver;1228378]There are hot women in every city in Colombia, that's why you shouldn't confine yourself to one "gringo sanctuary" city like 90% of the mongers going to Medellin. I like to get out and explore, there you can still find the hot humble woman but unfortunately those locales now have to "Vaulted"[/QUOTE]I find Medellíand close to perfect, but I'm curiosm if you have found other waterholes! (which you imply)
[QUOTE=Mr Gogo; 1238088]Motorcycles are my third love behind God and family, but there are too many problems associated with riding in Colombia. Criminals are one aspect, but I hear alot about some " no passenger" law that is coming.
You might want to switch this topic over to the " general info" section, because they have some rough boys here in the Medellin forum, who will chew our asses up.[/QUOTE]Are you saying they won't allow a passenger on any bike? Some of these bikes have bigger engines than a small car! It would be a shame to pass such a law.
[QUOTE=Aussie Greg; 1238174]Zig Monger.
DAS will not disband, maybe change their name if that but still will be doing the same job.
DAS has records of all tourists and where they stay, even if they are in apartments because its law for the apartment renter to supply that information to them, if he does not then he is breaking colombian law.
Mr GoGo.
What a way to see Colombia, I'd do it but for the rain here but I'd rather drive, I'm no spring chicken any more and I've nearly seen every thing that I want to see.
We here at the hotel have hosted many bikers from the BMW group travelling from Alaska to Cape Hope or what ever its called to single Harley bikers.
I have some Australian sea captain friends who sail from Portobello in Panama to Cartagena and they are always bringing bikers with there bikes.
AG.[/QUOTE]Aussie, good point about the rain. Isn't there are a narrow window of couple of weeks some time in the year when it is expected to be dry or does it rain all the time?
[QUOTE=Vitrea;1238188]Are you saying they won't allow a passenger on any bike? Some of these bikes have bigger engines than a small car! It would be a shame to pass such a law.[/QUOTE]From what I understand, most robberies are committed by guys riding as passengers brandishing guns. I feel what you want to do. Here is a beautiful country and what better way to explore it than on a bike. Maybe a group event like Greg suggested might be best, but riding alone could be risky.
[QUOTE=Vitrea;1238188]Are you saying they won't allow a passenger on any bike? Some of these bikes have bigger engines than a small car! It would be a shame to pass such a law.[/QUOTE]On another note, Cali has outlawed TWO guys on a motorcycle like 5 years ago in an attempt to try and curb robberies and assassinations. Mixed couple no problem. So its not like you'll be carrying a male passenger around with you all the time I don't think but its a big no no.
I was in Medellin in September and had movilstar service. I would like to activate my phone before I return, if I could. I kept my sim card and phone number Can I add minutes to my phone on the internet? How do I know if I will have the same number? Thanks gents.
[QUOTE=EstebanH;1238291]Can I add minutes to my phone on the internet? Thanks gents.[/QUOTE]You can try here:
[url]https://www.aryty.com[/url]
All the best.
/CPH
[QUOTE=MiamiHeatLuver;1238209]On another note, Cali has outlawed TWO guys on a motorcycle like 5 years ago in an attempt to try and curb robberies and assassinations. Mixed couple no problem. So its not like you'll be carrying a male passenger around with you all the time I don't think but its a big no no.[/QUOTE]Thank you both (MHL and Mr. Gogo). I am not planning on riding with another guy for sure. I am planning on doing this with one other buddy on two motorcycles and this guy looks like a robber too. A bigger group might be a bit restrictive in terms of spontaneous mongering opportunities.
[QUOTE=Legal Tender;1238464]In Medellin, seeing the Motorcycle riders zip between the cars is amazing. I can't believe that there aren't a couple of dozen killed each week. You Gringo riders do that when you're in Colombia? Just wondering[/QUOTE]I do that routinely. Part of the fun riding on a bike. You just pass the cars sitting there like they are in a parking lot. It can be intimidating if you are not an experienced driver. I rode in Italy once with a friend who refused to do it (he is from California) and I don't ride with him anymore.
[QUOTE=Vitrea;1238591]I do that routinely. Part of the fun riding on a bike. You just pass the cars sitting there like they are in a parking lot. It can be intimidating if you are not an experienced driver. I rode in Italy once with a friend who refused to do it (he is from California) and I don't ride with him anymore.[/QUOTE]Respectfully speaking, but even if you are a veteran rider you can never predict what the other driver will do. Some people freeze up when they see bikes zooming by, and one tilt of the wheel can mean serious problems for the rider. We have to watch for tourists who will pop a "U turn" right in front of us. We have to watch for elderly people who freeze up and brake for no reson. I would never cancel a friend because he wanted to be safe and make it home to his family.
This post is about attitude and not directly about mongering and may be considered boring by less sensitive individuals. Please skip it if you find emotionally sensitive content offensive. HA.
Not a hundred percent sure of the meaning behind Vitrea's post. But as someone else also picked up on, it kind of comes across like he doesn't ride with his friend anymore because he couldn't keep up. Hey! Slow down once in a while. You'll do yourself and everyone around you a world of good. An opportunity to break a routine can be a good thing.
[QUOTE=Vitrea;1238591]I do that routinely. Part of the fun riding on a bike. You just pass the cars sitting there like they are in a parking lot. It can be intimidating if you are not an experienced driver. I rode in Italy once with a friend who refused to do it (he is from California) and I don't ride with him anymore.[/QUOTE]
I have tried to reach Colombia Jake re: his services. No response from the only web address I have found thus far. I'm seeking current contact info, reviews & opinions.
Thank you
[QUOTE=Mr Gogo;1238817]Respectfully speaking, but even if you are a veteran rider you can never predict what the other driver will do. Some people freeze up when they see bikes zooming by, and one tilt of the wheel can mean serious problems for the rider. We have to watch for tourists who will pop a "U turn" right in front of us. We have to watch for elderly people who freeze up and brake for no reson. I would never cancel a friend because he wanted to be safe and make it home to his family.[/QUOTE]Mr Gogo and Hasideas Tao, I was mostly joking but I know what you are saying. No worries. He is my best friend and I will never dump him as a friend. I don't ride with him for other reasons.
I'm planning a trip to Colombia this year and have a some questions on phones in Colombia.
Do a lot of chicas in Colombia like in other countries use blackberries because BBM is free and the best way to keep in contact with people?
The reason I ask because I have an unlocked blackberry and I found BBM really convenient when keeping in touch with chicas when I'm in another country.
Here's another question. Is it easy to by a sim card I'm Medellin and will it work with my unlocked phone?
Thanks.
AMB
[QUOTE=Amb832; 1240519]I'm planning a trip to Colombia this year and have a some questions on phones in Colombia.
Do a lot of chicas in Colombia like in other countries use blackberries because BBM is free and the best way to keep in contact with people?
The reason I ask because I have an unlocked blackberry and I found BBM really convenient when keeping in touch with chicas when I'm in another country.
Here's another question. Is it easy to by a sim card I'm Medellin and will it work with my unlocked phone?
Thanks
AMB[/QUOTE]Yo. YES! Chicas love I'm / BBM just like girls in the states! Actually most of the "regular girls" I have had the pleasure of becoming friends with all have black berrys and alaways ask what's my pin.
Sim cards are easy to find, in most every mall at the Tigo, Movistar, or Comcel store you should be able to get a sim card, or even at the kiosks at super markets should have them. I got mine at a internet cafe (not too many in the gringo areas of Medellin surprisingly) in Olviedo mall for a few bucks.
I have a cheap phone I got jailbroke in Peru that wroked all over South America (Argentina is on a different systyem as I can tell so it did not work there) so I'm guessing yours should work.