Medellin Chit Chat Thread

It's a new restaurant in my neighborhood. It was surprisingly good.

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Just wondering what "hard to find" items I might want to bring from the US to give to paisas (putas or non-pros) as little 'thank you' gifts or friendship gifts? Could also be something I just have in the apartment to eat or drink that most would consider a rare treat. Any insight would be appreciated!

Thanks.

[QUOTE=Rodeo9112;2056705]Just wondering what "hard to find" items I might want to bring from the US to give to paisas (putas or non-pros) as little 'thank you' gifts or friendship gifts? Could also be something I just have in the apartment to eat or drink that most would consider a rare treat. Any insight would be appreciated!

Thanks.[/QUOTE]Victoria Secret sprays and lotions.

[QUOTE=Rodeo9112;2056705]Just wondering what "hard to find" items I might want to bring from the US to give to paisas (putas or non-pros) as little 'thank you' gifts or friendship gifts? Could also be something I just have in the apartment to eat or drink that most would consider a rare treat. Any insight would be appreciated!

Thanks.[/QUOTE]Rare treat? Peanut butter and Graham crackers. Both are hard to find and peanut butter is expensive. Any kinds of chocolate works too. Catch any of the clothing stores that are going out of business. I spent $50 at an American Eagle store that was shutting down and got 11 shirts and sweaters. Very well received.

I never would have thought of peanut butter and figured now that Vicky's is franchising their accessories stores (sprays and lotions), that they'd be all over Colombia by now. Good to know! I went by one of those Vicky's shops today that had a sale of a 4-pack of lotions for $10. I should have scooped up a few! I know those are always a big hit in DR!

[QUOTE=Rodeo9112;2056705]Just wondering what "hard to find" items I might want to bring from the US to give to paisas (putas or non-pros) as little 'thank you' gifts or friendship gifts? Could also be something I just have in the apartment to eat or drink that most would consider a rare treat. Any insight would be appreciated!

Thanks.[/QUOTE]What do women love the most beside $? Clothes.

I'd check [URL]www.Wish.com[/URL] they have super cheap women's stuff.

For my next trip I bought all this, $54 total including shipping.

[QUOTE=Manizales911;2057079]Victoria Secret sprays and lotions.[/QUOTE]How about Victoria Secret lingerie?

[QUOTE=Alliwantislove;2057125]How about Victoria Secret lingerie?[/QUOTE]If you're a big spender, yes. But Rodeo said "little" gifts.

[QUOTE=Rodeo9112;2057110]I never would have thought of peanut butter and figured now that Vicky's is franchising their accessories stores (sprays and lotions), that they'd be all over Colombia by now. Good to know! I went by one of those Vicky's shops today that had a sale of a 4-pack of lotions for $10. I should have scooped up a few! I know those are always a big hit in DR![/QUOTE]There's a Victoria's Secret in Centro Comercial Santa Fe.

[QUOTE=JjBee62;2057213]There's a Victoria's Secret in Centro Comercial Santa Fe.[/QUOTE]So why bring VS gifts from the US? Is the merchandise there different? Or more expensive?

Bob.

[QUOTE=Alliwantislove;2057317]So why bring VS gifts from the US? Is the merchandise there different? Or more expensive?

Bob.[/QUOTE]I never suggested bringing VS. Haven't been in shopping, but I would guess higher price and a different selection in some areas.

[QUOTE=Alliwantislove;2057317]So why bring VS gifts from the US? Is the merchandise there different? Or more expensive?

Bob.[/QUOTE]Because one doesn't want to spend their valuable vacation time in Medellin shopping in a woman's lingerie store, I can only speak for myself but I would have better things to do with my time.

[QUOTE=JjBee62;2057100]Rare treat? Peanut butter and Graham crackers. Both are hard to find and peanut butter is expensive. Any kinds of chocolate works too. Catch any of the clothing stores that are going out of business. I spent $50 at an American Eagle store that was shutting down and got 11 shirts and sweaters. Very well received.[/QUOTE]Can you take peanut butter in only a carry-on, I would think not? So that also reduces the volume of lotions, etc. Maybe small make-up kits like eye shadow. What size clothing do you generally buy for the women down there, some of them look pretty-well endowed in several areas.

[QUOTE=Alliwantislove;2057317]So why bring VS gifts from the US? Is the merchandise there different? Or more expensive?

Bob.[/QUOTE]I think anything from the US is more expensive in Colombia. Also, several ladies have told me they cannot buy the proper size bra in Medellin. It seems the largest cup size is a "see". Any boobs larger than that, they increase the band size. Thus, the bra doesn't fit properly.

[QUOTE=Thebloke1;2057479] What size clothing do you generally buy for the women down there, some of them look pretty-well endowed in several areas.[/QUOTE]Well last time I WhatsApp'ed my girl and got her sizes, she is out of town this time, so I got a mix of Small & Med, they like tight fitting stuff anyway.