Medellin Reports

[QUOTE=MojoBandit;2796484]This is it for sure. I knew it was since I had my 2019 visit. This video does not seem to have as good of quality as I remember. It seem to rember that after watching it there was no doubt that you could tell that poor girl bled out. But in this link the video stops and starts too much. Thanks a lot though this is exactly the video I remember.[/QUOTE]Facebook probably put the original on a server with low bandwidth, then backed it up over that slow link. I think the original had more footage at the end. If we really get lucky, the person who originally posted it still has a copy and will chime in. That's asking for something that probably won't happen.

I have done cheap flights from Miami Florida and normally get a hotel close to the Airport for over night and then the flight to Medellin or Phoenix the next morning. Hotel was around $80 total for the night with a free ride to the airport in the morning. I would not recommend Uber from Miami because they have a difficult time finding you and then charge you for a no show. Just take a taxi and save the head aches. I sure wish they would offer a faster affordable way to get to Medellin from the West Coast.

[QUOTE=KeviKev68;2796460]It was a last minute flight. I had to fly to LAX to get a direct to Colombia. I have two vaccination cards. One is full and the latest has my most recent shot. They wanted both so I was lucky I still had it.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Mongo1;2796703]I have done cheap flights from Miami Florida and normally get a hotel close to the Airport for over night and then the flight to Medellin or Phoenix the next morning. Hotel was around $80 total for the night with a free ride to the airport in the morning. I would not recommend Uber from Miami because they have a difficult time finding you and then charge you for a no show. Just take a taxi and save the head aches. I sure wish they would offer a faster affordable way to get to Medellin from the West Coast.[/QUOTE]You must have never flown from Tijuana? I got here from the west coast for $230 one way!

[QUOTE=LoveItHere69;2796494]The problem with the working girls is that they stand next to the statues that the tourists are trying to take pictures of. Otherwise, most tourists would not know they are there since most are not wearing a ton of makeup, fishnet stocks, and 6 inch high heels. There are plenty of locations to stand that does not require standing next to the statues (good for tourists but bad for us). If the girls stopped standing next to statues I bet they would be allowed inside more readily.[/QUOTE]I never saw this problem. The working girls don't like having their photos taken so they generally avoid the statues on the plaza proper. The only place you'd see them would be on the statue of the horse on Carrera 52 and the statue of the woman by Veracruz church. That's 21 of the 23 statues that don't really have this issue.

Tourists really weren't taking photos of those two statues as it feels most didn't cross Calle 52.

[QUOTE=L00PY;2796732]I never saw this problem. The working girls don't like having their photos taken so they generally avoid the statues on the plaza proper. The only place you'd see them would be on the statue of the horse on Carrera 52 and the statue of the woman by Veracruz church. That's 21 of the 23 statues that don't really have this issue.

Tourists really weren't taking photos of those two statues as it feels most didn't cross Calle 52.[/QUOTE]Exactly just those 2 statues is where they used to be and in front of premier Plaza and on the other side by the entrance to the CC veracruz and hotel bulevar. That barrier, fence, whatever you want to call it is a symbol of oppression and it must be taken down.

The legality of it may even be called into question because in Colombia parks and plazas are supposed to be legally open to all citizens and visitors, regardless of whether or not they are homeless or working girls, or street vendors.

[QUOTE=Gabacho;2796729]You must have never flown from Tijuana? I got here from the west coast for $230 one way![/QUOTE]How did you do that? What airline? I fly out of Tijuana often, but never saw one to MDE for less than $300. Please advise.

[QUOTE=L00PY;2796732]I never saw this problem. The working girls don't like having their photos taken so they generally avoid the statues on the plaza proper. The only place you'd see them would be on the statue of the horse on Carrera 52 and the statue of the woman by Veracruz church. That's 21 of the 23 statues that don't really have this issue.

Tourists really weren't taking photos of those two statues as it feels most didn't cross Calle 52.[/QUOTE]Did you happen to notice that those two statues are the most tree shaded of all the statues? The other statues are more busy if the sun is not out and during late afternoon. I would estimate the girls spend lots of time around 8 of the statues. Half the statues they are never in front of because too much sun and further away from the main congregation of people.

I've read some silly shit on here but this takes the cake! You actually met up with her and aive her money for next day sex? Who would do that Anywhere let alone Medellin! How bizaar. Dude you deserve to be ripped off! Sorry not sorry.

Next one I meet on fb also and actually talked with her quite awhile. We set up a later day to meet (Sunday) as I had other stuff lined up and she gave me the whole story blah blah. So gave her money up front again way of much. And of course the day comes and she never shows up. She gets a mouth full of text of my thoughts. I actually meet her in person when I gave the money to her the day before. Again my fault. Southing I would usually never do. The money I lost between the 2 girls I'm not crying over and oh well money lost. Lesson learned. She has changed her number but still text me. I told her I fell sorry for her situation (saying he Mom died, who knows) I told her hey I forgive her, she stills text me still but I've told her if she mentions money I will just block he.

[QUOTE=Muccells;2792652]OK made my first trip to Medellin at the end of January. Had help with a few members prior to arriving on trying to establish FB contacts. Set up a side account and started adding as much as I could. Thanks to Humpty and Jim for some contacts to get me started. I don't speak much Spanish at all but have taken up duolingo and try to spend 15 minutes everyday. I know I will slowly get better as time goes on. Looking at reviews and recommendations I wanted a good safe place to stay. Usually when traveling I need good wifi and Aircon. So I decided to stay at Energy for the security and location. When I travel I mainly traveling to experience the culture, activities, and tourist stuff (just want some company while abroad) I've learned to scuba in Thailand and that's been my last 3 trips. This trip I had a few motorcycle tours.

So arrived on Wednesday and took a taxi to Energy. Used the ATM when I got out of customs, seems everyone is hitting that ATM which is right there. Took out some money right away to make sure I had local currency. Seems 6 mil is the max the most I observed the atms will dish out. (About $125 usd) So made it to Energy living and doorman / security has the key to my Airbnb. I get in and settle in as it's late afternoon, I try to notify some of the women I'm arriving as I had no specific dates set up yet. I also checked up on the tours I set up..[/QUOTE]

The girls are back in the plaza. The barrier is back up after the demonstration but entry enforcement is now very light. Far fewer people are being searched. Pedestrians, including the girls, enter and exit at will. The diversity and quantity of people in the plaza is noticeably greater than it was before the women's day demonstration. Most of the graffiti was removed but traces of it are still visible on the pavement and the sculptures. Overall, as of today the situation is about the same as it was when the last barrier was up.

[QUOTE=KeviKev68;2796246]Did they put it up to keep the working girls out. ? You have to walk all the way to the other end through the other check point to find the working girls.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Gabacho;2796748]
The legality of it may even be called into question because in Colombia parks and plazas are supposed to be legally open to all citizens and visitors, regardless of whether or not they are homeless or working girls, or street vendors.[/QUOTE]In most countries the police behaviour would be rightly called racist too. I never see them stop white folks, nor tourists.

[QUOTE=JustTK;2796846]In most countries the police behaviour would be rightly called racist too. I never see them stop white folks, nor tourists.[/QUOTE]I have. I've been stopped and searched in Medellin, Cartagena, Bogota, and Rio, and I'm a white guy.

[QUOTE=Balboa;2796884]I have. I've been stopped and searched in Medellin, Cartagena, Bogota, and Rio, and I'm a white guy.[/QUOTE]I have not been stopped or searched any place on the planet and I am a Black guy with a shit ton of guns in my own city.

[QUOTE=Balboa;2796884]I have. I've been stopped and searched in Medellin, Cartagena, Bogota, and Rio, and I'm a white guy.[/QUOTE]Last time I was there, cops had my Uber pull over and I was asked to empty my pockets.

For those of you who are unaware, the police like to conduct shakedowns after hours, people leaving bars and clubs. So if you don't want to pay a bribe, better not have nothing illegal on you or hide it as best as you can.

[QUOTE=Balboa;2796884]I have. I've been stopped and searched in Medellin, Cartagena, Bogota, and Rio, and I'm a white guy.[/QUOTE]Am talking about Pqe Berrio.

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