Bogota Reports

[QUOTE=IronQuinn;2457599]Ha, ha, man, I hope someone would pay the ransom. They're not that bad, just a bunch of farmers that wanted their land back after the government promoted industrial farming. The AUC was much worse. In all seriousness, that might have been the case if I were white. I'm Arabic American, and I've lost count how many times I've been mistaken as Latino. Maybe it saved my ass that time.

I definitely agree with you on waiting until the border officially opens before buying tickets. I've been in a battle with United since March for a refund. They say they'll give me "credit" for year. It's not worth the headache. Also, I would not shed a tear if something unfortunate happened to Lopez.

Yeah, it's frustrating. The girls are there, and we can't get to them. Poor Woodman has to give 2 mil gifts to girls because he can't possibly get to them all (lucky guy). And Elvis wants to get stuffed into a shipping container to get smuggled in. It's a sad state of affairs, but the silver lining is that things will eventually open. Keep the faith, brothers. I swear, I'm going to celebrate hard when things re-open. So, if you see a jacked Arabic-looking guy walking around Santa Fe, hit me up, and I'll buy you a celebratory beer.[/QUOTE]Thanks IQ but my SF days are over, been that way for 3 years now. I met a casacita who is drop dead gorgeous. She's a 4. 8 engineering student in her 3 year in the Nat'l university. Truly an intellectual, somehow her wires short circuited about me LOL No make up, doesn't drink or smoke or dress provocatively but a real sleeper behind closed doors. If she ever comes out of either, I'll join you for that beer).

[QUOTE=Woodman09;2457630]Maybe you could hike the Darin Gap? Although than you might have some guerilla problems.

It's funny when I go to SF I'm one of the only guys. I usually go early evening. I guess during day may be busier? It can be awkward as I'm running into girls and I want to see what's happening before I commit. Because there are some absolute babes for sure.[/QUOTE]Don't laugh woodman. I actually looked into it. I know how dangerous it is but if only there was a boat that could take me from Ctg. To panama that would work.

[QUOTE=LatinaLover#1;2457804]Don't laugh woodman. I actually looked into it. I know how dangerous it is but if only there was a boat that could take me from Ctg. To panama that would work.[/QUOTE]Contact Gulf Cartel. They can hook you up.

[QUOTE=Woodman09;2457630]Maybe you could hike the Darin Gap? Although than you might have some guerilla problems.

It's funny when I go to SF I'm one of the only guys. I usually go early evening. I guess during day may be busier? It can be awkward as I'm running into girls and I want to see what's happening before I commit. Because there are some absolute babes for sure.[/QUOTE]Ah, the infamous Darien Gap. Unfortunately, you need the Panama government's permission to go anywhere beyond Yaviza. Although, I think I'd rather run into FARC then the Clan del Gulfo, ha, ha. So, I'll give that one a pass.

Going out early evening is my time of choice as well (no matter what part of the world I'm in). I always work up an appetite with a girl, and then eat some dinner afterward. It must feel crazy being one of the only guys there at that time. I imagine it might be like SEA about 15-20 years ago when a guy could have a girl pulling on each of his arms to go with her. In the meantime, keep those beauties warm until the rest of us can get down there.

[QUOTE=Routard;2455313]Seem to be the regular army, although hard to be sure due to quality of picture. FARC usely have AK47 or FAL and are supposed to have the Colombian flag at one shoulder.[/QUOTE]To the best of my knowledge, the FARC never had a strong presence on the Atlantic coast at all, unless you count the Montes de Maria, which are way deep into the interior already.

I think you may be thinking of the Sierra Nevada in Tolima, which was 100% FARC owned up till about 20 years ago.

[QUOTE=IronQuinn;2457840]Ah, the infamous Darien Gap. Unfortunately, you need the Panama government's permission to go anywhere beyond Yaviza. Although, I think I'd rather run into FARC then the Clan del Gulfo, ha, ha. So, I'll give that one a pass.

Going out early evening is my time of choice as well (no matter what part of the world I'm in). I always work up an appetite with a girl, and then eat some dinner afterward. It must feel crazy being one of the only guys there at that time. I imagine it might be like SEA about 15-20 years ago when a guy could have a girl pulling on each of his arms to go with her. In the meantime, keep those beauties warm until the rest of us can get down there.[/QUOTE]No, no you would not rather run into the FARC.

There are websites devoted to successfully trekking through the Darien. I personally know two people who have made it. The biggest danger is still tropical diseases and lack of food and potable water, especially if you get lost, which is super easy to do.

[QUOTE=BangoCheito;2458859]No, no you would not rather run into the FARC.

There are websites devoted to successfully trekking through the Darien. I personally know two people who have made it. The biggest danger is still tropical diseases and lack of food and potable water, especially if you get lost, which is super easy to do.[/QUOTE]Without wanting to drift too far off the thread topic, this is a nice article written about the rebels after the demobilization:

[URL]https://nacla.org/news/2019/04/12/former-farc-combatants-face-their-pasts[/URL]

There were indeed rebels in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. I spoke with villagers in the small communities who remembered their very strong presence. Though it's not high on my list to encounter either rebels or the Gulf Clan, the worst by far were the far right-wing paramilitary death squads accounting for 80% of civilian casualties during the conflict.

Trekking the Darien can be done with the right outfitter from the Panama side, but going it alone is a suicide mission mainly for the reasons you mentioned, or accidentally stepping on a Fer-de-lance who are very population-dense in that area.

I've been visiting Colombia every 2 months or so for the last few years. My last trip was February 2020, I am starting to realize that may be my last trip for a while. I watched the powers that be in Colombia, constantly pushing back the dates of reopening and I'm not very optimistic for it to ever get back to normal and opening the borders. The constant flare ups of hot spots in Bogota and other cities will give the Lopez liberals reason to push back the August 31 dates. This virus has declared war on us hobbyist.

This may be a good chance for mongers to look for, and find, something meaningful and valuable other than mongering.

[QUOTE=LatinaLover#1;2459234] This virus has declared war on us hobbyist.[/QUOTE]

I never left at the date cause I know traveling and going to the states wouldn't be safe. I found a good apartment and have been bunkered in here. I see my regular non pros I met from tinder like a year ago and they stay for 3 days banfging then leave. I had one that was a pro that is now non pro that stays with me. She used to have a profile on photoprepagos and I think someone like really traumatized her. She is out of the game. She recently left Bogota to move with her family somewhere north 3 hours away. Its funny I'm still able to meet chicks fro tinder here and there. I know safety is a concern but you have to sort of know where they are from, who they interact with etc. I don't know how long ill be here, but its ok cause I work from home. I wonder if even with the extended lockdown if they will extend my visa stay concerning they granted amesty to tourist who were here during lockdown.

Anyway I hope you are all safe, this hobby is on hiatus until 2022 to be honest. Get it while you can.

[QUOTE=BlueChange;2459532].... I don't know how long ill be here, but its ok cause I work from home. I wonder if even with the extended lockdown if they will extend my visa stay concerning they granted amesty to tourist who were here during lockdown.

Anyway I hope you are all safe, this hobby is on hiatus until 2022 to be honest. Get it while you can.[/QUOTE]I don't think you have to worry about it until they open the airport, and then when you leave it should be no problem. I know people who have left with expired tourist visas before and it was not a problem.

I flew twice last week. Full planes, every seat filled. None of the flight attendants wearing masks and they were within 6 inches of everyone's face leaning in and asking if they wanted more cakes or drinks. Maybe 10% of passengers wearing masks.

It was an interstate flight, BUT, one of the state's borders was closed, so the assumption was they were still trying to minimize possible transmissions, or at least be seen to be trying.

On arrival everyone just got off the plane wandered through the airport and out onto the street. Not a single stop or check of anything. Things will obviously be tighter for international travel at customs on entry, but I don't think the actual flying experience is going to change as we know it.

Hopefully then, the supposed distancing plans like the chequerboard won't happen because they aren't happening now because the airlines will get their way, and therefore the cost of flights shouldn't increase.

Don't believe the hype.

Kanga.

In which country were these flights?

[QUOTE=KangarooTed;2461276]I flew twice last week. Full planes, every seat filled. None of the flight attendants wearing masks and they were within 6 inches of everyone's face leaning in and asking if they wanted more cakes or drinks. Maybe 10% of passengers wearing masks.

It was an interstate flight, BUT, one of the state's borders was closed, so the assumption was they were still trying to minimize possible transmissions, or at least be seen to be trying.

On arrival everyone just got off the plane wandered through the airport and out onto the street. Not a single stop or check of anything. Things will obviously be tighter for international travel at customs on entry, but I don't think the actual flying experience is going to change as we know it.

Hopefully then, the supposed distancing plans like the chequerboard won't happen because they aren't happening now because the airlines will get their way, and therefore the cost of flights shouldn't increase.

Don't believe the hype.

Kanga.[/QUOTE]Everyone is a selfish asshole and it's even more prevenalent in the US. I think I actually lucked out being stuck here. Rent is cheaper, I still have regular I bang on the side and everyone wears a mask and is super hygenic. Only in America do people protest and complains about not spreading it to others. Fucking morons.

Thanks fo the info!

[QUOTE=BlueChange;2461632]Everyone is a selfish asshole and it's even more prevenalent in the US. I think I actually lucked out being stuck here. Rent is cheaper, I still have regular I bang on the side and everyone wears a mask and is super hygenic. Only in America do people protest and complains about not spreading it to others. Fucking morons.

Thanks fo the info![/QUOTE]Careful, pal. There's USA Citizens on this board that don't fall into that category, including me. Let's refrain from the generalizations.