Medellin Reports

[QUOTE=MiamiHeatLuver; 1302096]1) You should have everything already packed the usual things you take and not need to buy anything at the airport besides booze duty free!

2) besides the 6 bottles of NUVO wrapped in bubblewrap in my suitcases, I buy 2 patrons and 2 grey gooses! You are allowed 2 bottles legally but going to Colombia 30+ times since 2006 they have never said shit to me. My house parties are quite legendary in Colombia with many stunners and the NUVOS are panty droppers!

3) Medellin weather is thee most strange rainy in one part and across town from the balcony you can see the sun through the clouds but warm but cloudy, rain sometimes at night. Bring swim trunks if you want to lay by the pool and long sleeve shirts and skacks for night time. If you go to las palmas its more fresh brisk weather than more lower lets say barrio Colombia or san diego (not CA) [/QUOTE]Guess I know which liquors to get. Goose and NUVO.

I'm staying in a studio apartment in Parque LLeras. Unfortunately, I don't think the building has a pool or any pool nearby. Atleast my room has a small hot tub though.

Thanks.

AMB

[QUOTE=Amb832; 1302098]Guess I know which liquors to get. Goose and NUVO.

I'm staying in a studio apartment in Parque LLeras. Unfortunately, I don't think the building has a pool or any pool nearby. Atleast my room has a small hot tub though.

Thanks.

AMB[/QUOTE]Then go to the market and buy an aguardiente tapa azul (sin azucar) and a ron Medellin and coke, plastic cups and little cups (look similar to a diary creamer size) , bottled water, and a package of mixed potato chips, is there ice available?

Hide the good booze and save it for the very very special ladies you want to impress or any chica will immediately grab and drink all of your good stuff like water. Even if they have never had it before they will easily drink your whole bottle of NUVO just to say that they have tried it and even try to leave with the bottle if its not done. You don't want street rats, bandidas or putas drinking the good stuff, maybe you'll get lucky with a "regular girl" who knows? The prepagos will be more than happy enough with the Guaro with water or Ron and coke.

hey amb,

miami heat lover has given you a very good response about medellin weather. i can add some things. this year in particular (from jan 1st) weather has been amazing. i am actually surprised that you saw a 60% chance of rain each day for current times. i would have thought a bit lower. but yes, at the moment, that 60% is only referring to light showers and they are short too.

it really has just been fantastic weather overall this year. one thing to keep in mind though, which miami heat lover basically covered, is the fact that it is hell unpredictable. i think you should expect to experience really nice weather with hardly any rain (from a medellin stand point i mean). in a "normal" place, that's going to mean a bit of rain, not much though, and not even frustrating for any gringo. however, you may be the unlucky son of a ***** who comes in when it pelts down for 3 hours a day two weeks straight. it should be noted that during such times one of those hours will usually be between 12 and 3pm. then you may get 2 hours between say 5 and 10pm. when your sleeping who knows what will happen. it can rain a bit more than this but that would normally be in october, november, december.

either way you prob have the financial backing to be using taxis.

i shall say two things to close:

(1) i would be surprised if you got frustrating weather.

(2) in colombia the only consistent thing is inconsistency.

ha ha. you do the math.

as you know amb i live here so my opinion on certain matters is of value.

good luck.

adudeo.

[quote=amb832; 1302089]i'm getting ready to visit medellin for the first time and i have a few questions if anyone can help me out.

1) anyone flying through mia what last minute items and liquors should i get at the duty free?

2) how much liquors do they allow you to bring into the country?

3) been checking the weather there lately and everyday seem like it's 60% chance of rain. does it rain for the whole day of a quick rep001tered shower?

that's about it.

amb[/quote]

[QUOTE=Mr Gogo;1301871]AG quick question, were the planes jets or props? I don't fly props unless its a quick island hop.[/QUOTE]Mr G,

Jets mate, pitty they fly from Rionegro and not the local airport here in town as it costs 60, 000 pesos in taxi to get to the airport which can be more then the airline ticket.

I fly props all the time from the local airport.

A. G.

[QUOTE=Mr Gogo;1301871]AG quick question, were the planes jets or props? I don't fly props unless its a quick island hop.[/QUOTE]They are Airbus A320 jets, similar to what Avianca use. They are not brand new but previously owned by a number of European airlines.

[QUOTE=Superboy1;1302185]They are Airbus A320 jets, similar to what Avianca use. They are not brand new but previously owned by a number of European airlines.[/QUOTE]Prop planes generally "GLIDE" better than jets for some reason. Been in a few of both that have either flamed out. Blown engines, been hit by RPGs / missiles or had a very drunken pilot miss a landing or three. It is all good fun. Well as long as you survive. But, I will take any piece of shit WWII prop plane flight over a distance of 150 miles versus walking across the road in Medellin (as a gringo) or say Casablanca anyday.

Then again, the last WWII prop plane I was on, was a Russian piece of crud in Honduras that crash landed in the sea on the Bay of Isles (safely) , save the breakfast of several trois pounder Yanks who blew their loads all over said WWII seats.

Live a little guys. I am sure the short cuts that the Colomobian pissants take in ALL AREAS of business could not be done with regards to airplane maintenance. Especially when it comes to tourist flights.

[QUOTE=Superboy1;1302185]They are Airbus A320 jets, similar to what Avianca use. They are not brand new but previously owned by a number of European airlines.[/QUOTE]Most of the in-country flights with Avianca use Fokker 50's which are prop planes.

[QUOTE=Amb832; 1302098]Guess I know which liquors to get. Goose and NUVO.

I'm staying in a studio apartment in Parque LLeras. Unfortunately, I don't think the building has a pool or any pool nearby. Atleast my room has a small hot tub though.

Thanks.

AMB[/QUOTE]No the building doesn't have a pool. You can pay the daily fee to use the Dan Carlton pool. Or you can go to the pool party at the Charlee hotel. Local paper advertises pool parties up and coming if that's your thing. Most guys hit other Colombian cities to swim at. Medellin women can keep you very very busy.

[QUOTE=Helpmann; 1302013]How's Viva Colombia's service? I am looking to book something this month. Also, has anybody tried to book a flight with Viva Colombia using a credit card issued by a USA bank?

Thanks,

Helpmann.[/QUOTE]My 2 cents, we had to fly to Cartagena for business. My partner took viva. I took avianca. Simply put it was so cheap on either to begin with for a extra 35 dollars I'll take avianca. Best airlines in south America. My buddy wasn't guaranteed a seat. He stood on a long line waiting to make a dash for seating. The counter he went to was a joke, there was two counters for them at Rio negro. One right near the international entrance, which I guess he was suppose to go to. Another that looked more like a coat check in the middle of airport. His plane took off a hour late. My Avianca went off on time, assigned seats and video games and TV in every tray back. Kayak said to purchase the tickets as both one way tickets to save money which I did. Total round trip 150 dollars. Or 75 each way.

[QUOTE=Bbrocs;1302226]My 2 cents, we had to fly to Cartagena for business. My partner took viva. I took avianca. Simply put it was so cheap on either to begin with for a extra 35 dollars I'll take avianca. Best airlines in south America. My buddy wasn't guaranteed a seat. He stood on a long line waiting to make a dash for seating. The counter he went to was a joke, there was two counters for them at Rio negro. One right near the international entrance, which I guess he was suppose to go to. Another that looked more like a coat check in the middle of airport. His plane took off a hour late. My Avianca went off on time, assigned seats and video games and TV in every tray back. Kayak said to purchase the tickets as both one way tickets to save money which I did. Total round trip 150 dollars. Or 75 each way.[/QUOTE]Money well spent Bbrocs. I have flown Avianca close to 100 times and hardly a problem.

[QUOTE=MiamiHeatLuver; 1302096]1) You should have everything already packed the usual things you take and not need to buy anything at the airport besides booze duty free!

2) besides the 6 bottles of NUVO wrapped in bubblewrap in my suitcases, I buy 2 patrons and 2 grey gooses! You are allowed 2 bottles legally but going to Colombia 30+ times since 2006 they have never said shit to me. My house parties are quite legendary in Colombia with many stunners and the NUVOS are panty droppers!

3) Medellin weather is thee most strange rainy in one part and across town from the balcony you can see the sun through the clouds but warm but cloudy, rain sometimes at night. Bring swim trunks if you want to lay by the pool and long sleeve shirts and skacks for night time. If you go to las palmas its more fresh brisk weather than more lower lets say barrio Colombia or san diego (not CA) [/QUOTE]Hey!

When is your next house party?

[QUOTE=Bbrocs;1302226]My 2 cents, we had to fly to Cartagena for business. My partner took viva. I took avianca. Simply put it was so cheap on either to begin with for a extra 35 dollars I'll take avianca. Best airlines in south America. My buddy wasn't guaranteed a seat. He stood on a long line waiting to make a dash for seating. The counter he went to was a joke, there was two counters for them at Rio negro. One right near the international entrance, which I guess he was suppose to go to. Another that looked more like a coat check in the middle of airport. His plane took off a hour late. My Avianca went off on time, assigned seats and video games and TV in every tray back. Kayak said to purchase the tickets as both one way tickets to save money which I did. Total round trip 150 dollars. Or 75 each way.[/QUOTE]Thanks Bbrocs.

-Helpmann :)

[QUOTE=Manizales911;1302203]Most of the in-country flights with Avianca use Fokker 50's which are prop planes.[/QUOTE]I flew yesterday from Pasto to Cali and from Cali to Medellin. The first one was a Fokker the second one was an Airbus jet.

[quote=amb832; 1302089]i'm getting ready to visit medellin for the first time and i have a few questions if anyone can help me out.

1) anyone flying through mia what last minute items and liquors should i get at the duty free?

2) how much liquors do they allow you to bring into the country?

3) been checking the weather there lately and everyday seem like it's 60% chance of rain. does it rain for the whole day of a quick rep001tered shower?

that's about it.

amb[/quote]i can't help you with the first two questions, but on the latter, i've been here for the last 5 weeks and i have not had any of my plans rained in. i've been out and about every day for the exception of the ones i went away.

[QUOTE=Rafzuh; 1302259]Hey!

When is your next house party?[/QUOTE]Soon! But in Colombia you / I must have a strict policy / motto."if you don't bring anything to my table, you can't eat"

This basically gets rid of a lot of freeloaders and girls who just consume time after time and don't do shit. YES I have lost many many girls but they are quickly replaced with more "fun" girls willing to party!

If you don't install some strict rules. Colombians will eat and drink you out of house and home, not think twice about it and leave you there to clean up by yourself holding your dick!