Medellin Reports

That's quite enough of this red herring. Let's move on. The guessing games are fun but it's best we make our plans based on what the government publishes. I am referring to the Colombian government, not the USA State Department. Very quickly, September 1 is the date on which international flights are approved to begin. As yet undetermined conditions (on board seating arrangements and cleaning routines) remain to be approved and published.

Meanwhile, there is a curfew this weekend in Medellin. It is intended to rein in house parties. No curfews or rotating cedula days are planned after August 31 but of course everything is situational.

[QUOTE=Kazeu;2479157]From what I read, the Abbot tests are not going to be available to the public. They're going to medical offices and hospitals.[/QUOTE]

This is the same e-mail distribution that scared the bejesus out of Americans in Colombia with language like "leave now or risk indefinite time abroad" and "we can't guarantee there will be more humanitarian flights". Meanwhile, the flights have been averaging 1 to 2 per week. The e-mails are written in English. I guess there is some value in that.

[QUOTE=Lou32;2479058]From the USA Embassy, Bogata (sent today via email):

"President Duque announced the extension of the national health emergency until November 30 and the transition from compulsory isolation to selective isolation. Some national restrictions remain:8239;The national government maintains a number of restrictions on activities and requirements to secure public health, including but not limited to: International borders remain closed, and international commercial flights suspended".[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=LoveItHere69;2478631]

I said it before (Barranquilla thread) and I will say it again. I just looked up bus tickets between cities in late September on the 2 sites below. No trips unless you meet very certain criteria. Read about my trip from BAQ to MED. You guys wishing upon a star really think the country will open international flights before or even at the same time that they open the busing between cities? Best be watching the bus sites before flight sites.

[URL]https://www.copetran.com[/URL]

[URL]https://www.expresobrasilia.com/[/URL]

[/QUOTE]Why do you all believe international flights will occur before the buses are allowed to run between cities in Colombia?

[QUOTE=SJobs;2479096]Man, I don't know who to trust anymore. According to this article today, [URL]https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/protocolo-de-vuelos-internacionales-en-colombia-con-paises-prosur-EF13525427[/URL] , (From one of the most credible news paper in Colombia), the president has decided to let some of the South America countries in, in September. As a US citizen, we can still legally go to Ecuador, after completing a 14 day quarantine, we should be able to get back into Medellin. This is a viable path for some of us.[/QUOTE]Dunno but it seems to me like you should consider buying an apartment, apply for a permanent residence and set up shop in Medellin.

[QUOTE=Nounce;2479045]It may sound strange, but the reason I will trust US doctors more is because they have more experience treating Covid patients. They have made many discoveries about Covid. That I think it shows the strength of US doctors and researchers. I have been with my current doctor for more than half of my life and there is no reason that I should trust other doctors more.[/QUOTE]No point arguing with some. They have developed their deep seated biases and cannot be objective. Just let each person take his decision. Remember there are still idiots that refuse to get out of a cat 4/5 hurricanes way.

I've seen many cockblocking losers in my travels around the world whilst mongering, but this Chinese virus is most definitely the mother of them all, how apropos it was.

MADE IN China.

[QUOTE=Orgasmico;2479149]Looks like the strip clubs should be opening soon. Hopefully in a week or 2, we'll have some reports. The energy in the streets is very good right now.[/QUOTE]In Paris, with numbers raising exponentially back to very alarming levels as in March, the President Macron hinting that a lockdown may be possible seeing the situation, mandatory masks for everyone walking in streets, I note that swingers clubs are open! I even read comments like "we were welcomed with all safety measures, masks on for everyone, temperature testing, etc".

Good luck to those who want to enjoy "energy" in clubs, but I hope they will stay isolated from closest friends and relatives.

[QUOTE=GeneHickman;2479185]No point arguing with some. They have developed their deep seated biases and cannot be objective. Just let each person take his decision. Remember there are still idiots that refuse to get out of a cat 4/5 hurricanes way.[/QUOTE]See above.

[QUOTE=Kazeu;2479157]From what I read, the Abbot tests are not going to be available to the public. They're going to medical offices and hospitals.[/QUOTE]Exactly. Even that, they cannot be enough to check all those who were used to travel from one country to another. Numbers matter.

How many people was used to fly out of USA in one day? Is it possible to think to test with these rapid tests all of them on departure, then trace them and test them again after say 3 days in the country of arrival? (hopefully, they should refrain to go to strip and swinger clubs during those 3 days of prudence).

What is the source of your information? Nothing personal, I am wary because I sometimes see attributions here like "a friend told me he heard" or "one of my chicas said". No attribution at all for me means no information.

[QUOTE=Questner;2479155]Within 10 days there will be a decision on how and when to resume regular international flights for other destinations in South America.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=GeneHickman;2479184]Dunno but it seems to me like you should consider buying an apartment, apply for a permanent residence and set up shop in Medellin.[/QUOTE]Already in the works. But at the moment, the most important thing for me is to get in.

[QUOTE=Knowledge;2479168]This is the same e-mail distribution that scared the bejesus out of Americans in Colombia with language like "leave now or risk indefinite time abroad" and "we can't guarantee there will be more humanitarian flights". Meanwhile, the flights have been averaging 1 to 2 per week. The e-mails are written in English. I guess there is some value in that.[/QUOTE]I don't know if the Department of State is in the business of hyping up fear or not but the particular news they distributed doesn't seem to be anything more than repeating what Duque announced. I didn't sense any opinionated viewpoint from State on this one.

Much love and respect to all but please is this a corona virus chat board or a where to find P4P pussy!

Come-on man! Hehehehe.

Really you all need to keep your opinions and travel ideas in the appropriate section such as the the Corona Virus or General Report. A bunch of pussies thinking they are doctors or professional statisticians and can interpret vast amounts of data. Get real and get back on topic which is the fine pussy here in Medellin.

Lets get back to pussy talk, got to love the hoe's and show some respect to them.

The Tall Man.

[QUOTE=TheTallMan;2479300]Much love and respect to all but please is this a corona virus chat board or a where to find P4P pussy!

Come-on man! Hehehehe.

Really you all need to keep your opinions and travel ideas in the appropriate section such as the the Corona Virus or General Report. A bunch of pussies thinking they are doctors or professional statisticians and can interpret vast amounts of data. Get real and get back on topic which is the fine pussy here in Medellin.

Lets get back to pussy talk, got to love the hoe's and show some respect to them.

The Tall Man.[/QUOTE]Thank you and thank you! LMAO!!

I am not a centro explorer but it is widely apparent that where there is crowds withing close proximity that the scenario becomes a potential super spreader. But I will say colombians wear there mask unlike americans here in the states who think there are privilidged, immune to the virus, and its their constitution right to do whatever they choose even if it potentially can cause it to spread to others. The concern for one visiting is real.

[QUOTE=TheTallMan;2479300]Much love and respect to all but please is this a corona virus chat board or a where to find P4P pussy!

Come-on man! Hehehehe.

Really you all need to keep your opinions and travel ideas in the appropriate section such as the the Corona Virus or General Report. A bunch of pussies thinking they are doctors or professional statisticians and can interpret vast amounts of data. Get real and get back on topic which is the fine pussy here in Medellin.

Lets get back to pussy talk, got to love the hoe's and show some respect to them.

The Tall Man.[/QUOTE].

Predictably, I was notified today that the owner of my rental apartment has decided to rent it out to his friends on Sep 10. The manager, an early 20's girl that is difficult to deal with, to say the least, said since she knows I won't pay the normal rate, and I'm paying such a low amount, that the owner made his decision. I'm assuming this is all based on a hope for an international flight, but who knows. They have several penthouses available, but I'm kind of sick of dealing with this chick, and their general pompous approach to doing business. I'm hoping to find an independent or different company. I don't like the gringo-exploitation business model. I would have bet a lot of money that within a week of some whisperings of international flights, that I'd get the boot. She was supposed to send me a contract days ago, then said I never confirmed. Her last audio message was that she will send a contract for specific dates. Go figure.

I'm trying to work a trio with Pinky and a newbie, tonight. The newbie has a friend she wants to bring, because she lives far away. She said the girl doesn't need any money, etc. , she'll just accompany her. Haven't arrived at the big question, yet...

I got an email from SmartFit, today, sounds like they're opening Monday.

[QUOTE=SJobs;2479257]Already in the works. But at the moment, the most important thing for me is to get in.[/QUOTE]Looks like October, but if you are sufficiently determined maybe next month based on how things play out. This article kind of reviews the current thinking on the topoc.

[URL]https://thecitypaperbogota.com/business/colombia-authorizes-reactivation-of-international-flights/25901[/URL]