Medellin Reports

[QUOTE=JohnnyO;2525887]Surfer as follows.

3 of us went out a few times at night. I kept thinking I don't feel safe. When I'm in Centro at night, I walk from A-be with purpose, I don't saunter. On the night in question we were out around 7 ish, dark. I picked up a girl, went back to San Peter, she got refused in the end. Later I get a knock on my door, it's K, he's asks if I have seen HappyShiva as he got split up from him. He then lifts up his top and shows blood coming from his abdomen and proceeds to tell me how his phone died and he got seperated from HS as he was talking to a girl, then got jumped on by 4 guys. This happened coming from the strip behind Veracruz, heading towards Victoria Taberna, behind the Antioquia museum where there is like a quiet stretch. Yes he looks like a very obvious gringo, Chinese decent. That's as much detail as I have.[/QUOTE]Please tell more about "the" girl being denied entry, no ID? Because I texted the manager from San Peter apartments and he said, as many girls as you want still, just one at a time, when read your first post I was thinking you had two, but now you cleared that up saying girl,.

And why you checked out, and did you find a better place to stay? Sorry about what happened to your friend, glad he's somewhat OK!

[QUOTE=JohnnyO;2525887]Surfer as follows.

3 of us went out a few times at night. I kept thinking I don't feel safe. When I'm in Centro at night, I walk from A-be with purpose, I don't saunter. On the night in question we were out around 7 ish, dark. I picked up a girl, went back to San Peter, she got refused in the end. Later I get a knock on my door, it's K, he's asks if I have seen HappyShiva as he got split up from him. He then lifts up his top and shows blood coming from his abdomen and proceeds to tell me how his phone died and he got seperated from HS as he was talking to a girl, then got jumped on by 4 guys. This happened coming from the strip behind Veracruz, heading towards Victoria Taberna, behind the Antioquia museum where there is like a quiet stretch. Yes he looks like a very obvious gringo, Chinese decent. That's as much detail as I have.[/QUOTE]When people say El Centro is dangerous and people should avoid going there at night it's definitely naive people like you and your friend.

1. I assume that part was deserted at 7 pm, this isn't Parque LLeras, why the hell are you guys looking for street walkers at 7 pm in El Centro and are obvious foreigners?

2. Covid19 has decimated the global economy and the longer these lockdowns continue the worse it's going to get. People are hungry and desperate, as much of a budget traveler I am I wouldn't be going there until covid is over, atleast not at night & hell even in the daytime I'm sure there are more pick pocketing etc going on if you were to listen to the news.

3. I assume your friend fought the muggers otherwise I don't know why else he would've gotten stabbed. Word the wise, never fight back and never bring anything you can't afford to lose going to sketchy places whether day or night.

I feel like we need a sticky in the Medellin section for people going to El Centro, this isn't Asia where practically everywhere is safe & you never have to worry about any of this.

[QUOTE=JjBee62;2525848]I like deals. I'll set up my 2 days off work, car rental and hotel, plus airfare, once you've sent the money. Call it $3000 in advance. I'll even video it for you. Now, what self-respecting monger who couldn't teach you anything more taught you to walk around with your wallet? You don't need no wallet. Nobody is going to ask to see your high school prom photo and your social security card. You might as well carry a sign pointing to your money.

Left front pants pocket, phone. Right front pocket the majority of your money. Also ATM card if you're going to the ATM. Left rear pocket, hotel key with enough cash to get you back to your room. Right rear pocket all your small bills with a single 20 or 50 k wrapped around it.[/QUOTE]"Come on now, send a mongerer I never met, $3000 cash up front with no collateral or guarantees? Do I seem like I fell of the turnip truck yesterday? After pre-paying chicas for pussy and blow job credits that has to be one of the stupidest ideas I ever heard, jaja.

But I like your willingness to engage. Did I say something about my wallet? I'm too lazy to check. I don't carry one unless you count this (foto). At least you have a spine without being accusatory and defensive, for this post. I don't remember the others. I like short term memory for places like this. I liked your pocket tips. That could go into a book about mongering. Hmmm.

What is your opinion on this set up? The foto with it under the arm is how I wear it. If I leave it even partially open. EVERYONE tells me to zip it (yeah, I know, straight man set-up), strangers, police, chicas. I'm assuming the pick pockets here are talented. I heard about the "cut and run" where they cut the strap so I picked one with an extra heavy duty strap.

Bought it in Chiang Mai, Thailand, have been to at least eight countries with it, here, USA, and SE Asia, no problems. I always wonder, do you think the appearance Invites trouble or not?

[QUOTE=JohnnyO;2525816]I now have around 2 non working girls which are easy to find around here. By non working I mean I don't discuss price or how long they will stay. The main one stays 2-3 days cooks cleans and fucks like a champion. No matter how long she stays she gets fed, watered, stuff bought for her kid and a $100,000 COP, no more no less?[/QUOTE]From the Section rooting for regular girls.

[QUOTE=RudeBwoy100;2525901] I feel like we need a sticky in the Medellin section for people going to El Centro, this isn't Asia where practically everywhere is safe & you never have to worry about any of this.[/QUOTE]ISG is a great forum but damn its infrastructure is antiquated. I'm on all types of forums and this is the hardest to navigate. If it were better organized less questions would repeated and less people would be scolded to RTFF, LOL. Each city should have annually updated stickies, I was just reading up the newest Bogota FAQ "sticky'" from like 2018. Well, maybe its better the lay person not know of our exploits.

Stay Nasty.

[QUOTE=JohnnyO;2525887]Surfer as follows.

3 of us went out a few times at night. I kept thinking I don't feel safe. When I'm in Centro at night, I walk from A-be with purpose, I don't saunter. On the night in question we were out around 7 ish, dark. I picked up a girl, went back to San Peter, she got refused in the end. Later I get a knock on my door, it's K, he's asks if I have seen HappyShiva as he got split up from him. He then lifts up his top and shows blood coming from his abdomen and proceeds to tell me how his phone died and he got seperated from HS as he was talking to a girl, then got jumped on by 4 guys. This happened coming from the strip behind Veracruz, heading towards Victoria Taberna, behind the Antioquia museum where there is like a quiet stretch. Yes he looks like a very obvious gringo, Chinese decent. That's as much detail as I have.[/QUOTE]I know exactly where this happened based on your description. Given how quick a group of guys can rob you, makes sense where he got jacked up where there weren't a lot of people. The lesson to be learned here is that if your an obvious gringo, and in your friends case, an obvious foreigner who doesn't fit in based on his race, you have a big "X" on your back marking you as a target, and need to be very cautious while in El Centro, especially after sundown. I hope your friend is okay.

[QUOTE=ColombiaLover;2525839]I wish these girls understood how sex that clean body is to some guys. That is why I dabble in non-pros. More likely to find someone without tats (or maybe a small one). Unless you are rooting around in the ghetto.[/QUOTE]After I saw that foto posted, I thought, JFC, she looks like someone just delivered her from the morgue. I promise she was alive and kicking and happy when she left with 200 mil COP more in her bag, jajaja.

I talked my ex-wife out of getting tattoos a couple of times in the beginning of the last craze when all the girls were doing it, still are I guess. I told her in the end, you will stand out for NOT having tattoos in a favorable way. Now she agrees, and when your ex-wife agrees with you about anything, it's gold.

[QUOTE=RudeBwoy100;2525901]I assume your friend fought the muggers otherwise I don't know why else he would've gotten stabbed. Word the wise, never fight back and never bring anything you can't afford to lose going to sketchy places whether day or night.[/QUOTE]This is of the most popular assumptions and is worth correcting every time it comes up. Everyone expects a gentleman's robbery, one or more guys facing the victim, displaying a weapon and asking for money. You might get that. But it's at least equally likely that they will attack, hit your pockets, and run without making any requests. These simply lack the sophistication of gentleman robbers. Wink.

P.S. It always pay to have some cash on you, though not a large amount. If they go to all the trouble to find only pocket change they might take their frustrations out on your head.

[QUOTE=JohnnyO;2525887]he's asks if I have seen HappyShiva as he got split up from him. He then lifts up his top and shows blood coming from his abdomen and proceeds to tell me how his phone died and he got seperated from HS as he was talking to a girl, then got jumped on by 4 guys. This happened coming from the strip behind Veracruz, heading towards Victoria Taberna, behind the Antioquia museum where there is like a quiet stretch. Yes he looks like a very obvious gringo, Chinese decent. That's as much detail as I have.[/QUOTE]Looks like Medellin has taken a turn to the dark side. I agree with another BM comment about 'desperation', risk may have increased recently. Travel clampdown resulting in thinning of crowds in centro may have created more opportunities for violence towards gringos.

Hope the guy's is fine / doing well.

On another note, Today being the first day of new requirements for travel back to US. The process did not go smoothly for two of my friends who are currently stranded at an airport in DR. Airlines are refusing boarding if the Covid Test is not from an 'approved' list of test centers. This list is supposedly published by the US embassy.

Not sure what other US returning travelers are facing. If a BM is returning to US in the next few days, please post your travel experience.

[QUOTE=ChuchoLoco;2525894]So did the girl have a cedula as required? Did reception see your buds stabbing and blood or hear about it? There is more to this story for them to be "hampering your efforts".

And after all that you go to Centro at night solo?[/QUOTE]My friend are you actually being serious in your response or is this a joke?

Have you read anything I've posted today?

The girl I took back has nothing to do with the guy being stabbed. Let me repeat for your benefit what I stated earlier, pay attention, here goes - "I will go into more detail in another post on girls being refused entry into San Peter".

Also as I stated earlier, once more "he lifted up his shirt and there was blood coming from his abdomen".

Now if it was required for him to lift up his shirt for me to see the blood do you think reception saw it or not, is this kind of detail important to you as to whether reception saw it or not, my god.

I'm going to add the final details as was told to me. 4 guys surrounded / jumped him. One held a metal object to him to the point of his skin being punctured while the others rinsed him of his, phone wallet, cash etc. He did not require immediate hospitalisation. That's all I have for you folks. Once I have time I'll do a full write up on San Peter.

Special shout out to SpiderRider, he has been virtually advising me and guiding me through Medellin.

Edit. I was not sure whether to post about the stabbing or not. Its not intended to shock or scare anyone. Centro after dark carries a high degree of risk as has been reported numerous times. Overall , Colombians are extremely, respecfull, polite and friendly people with most areas being safe.

[QUOTE=SankarShetty;2525920]On another note, Today being the first day of new requirements for travel back to US. The process did not go smoothly for two of my friends who are currently stranded at an airport in DR. Airlines are refusing boarding if the Covid Test is not from an 'approved' list of test centers. This list is supposedly published by the US embassy.[/QUOTE]A nightmare scenario, which is why I have mostly chosen to just keep my ass at home for the time being.

Hope it all works out well for your friends.

[QUOTE=Paulie97;2525918]This is of the most popular assumptions and is worth correcting every time it comes up. Everyone expects a gentleman's robbery, one or more guys facing the victim, displaying a weapon and asking for money. You might get that. But it's at least equally likely that they will attack, hit your pockets, and run without making any requests. These simply lack the sophistication of gentleman robbers. Wink.

P.S. It always pay to have some cash on you, though not a large amount. If they go to all the trouble to find only pocket change they might take their frustrations out on your head.[/QUOTE]It happens so quick, you have no time to think about anything. I witnessed a mugging in Centro in the middle of the day with plenty of people around. I would guess it took about 7-8 seconds. Two guys put knives up to the guy and went through his pockets quickly. The people walking by paid little attention.

They might hurt you, they might not. Fighting back increases your chances of them hurting you.

[QUOTE=JohnnyO;2525933]My friend are you actually being serious in your response or is this a joke?

Have you read anything I've posted today?

The girl I took back has nothing to do with the guy being stabbed. Let me repeat for your benefit what I stated earlier, pay attention, here goes - "I will go into more detail in another post on girls being refused entry into San Peter".

Also as I stated earlier, once more "he lifted up his shirt and there was blood coming from his abdomen".

Now if it was required for him to lift up his shirt for me to see the blood do you think reception saw it or not, is this kind of detail important to you as to whether reception saw it or not, my god.[/QUOTE]I asked about the girl because of your problem with the apartments and added about the stabbing as a possible other contributing factor. Your buddy may have told the receptionist about the "stabbing". Did you read what I wrote?

Glad your buddy is OK and am also glad you won't be staying at San Peter.

As far a shocking or scaring anyone, that's doubtful. Just another story from a dumb rookie who knows it all that's why you were in Centro after dark.

Chicas ordered food online delivered to my hotel and it got here before they did, jajaja.

Domicilio is a good Spanish word to learn, since every freakin' puta in Medellin has the phone number and her most favorite expensive meal memorized for delivery, and if they got a kid or anyone at home they will order enough to take leftovers home. They are not ordering the same as they would from home for themselves, they are ordering the good shite. If you are counting pesos, give them a limit before they call. Under 50 mil COP is more than generous, 40 will get the job done, 30 is possible if you're going to give them water to drink out of the faucet, jaja. Remember, for some strange reason fast food chains are inordinately expensive relative to other prices in Colombia. Burger King, Pappa Johns, KFC, etc. Are more here than in the states. Feed them street food which is no slight, just like in SE Asia, street food is considered a quality choice or a local restaurant to save lots of pesos, especially if you are buying for more than one chica. Ostee Out.