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[QUOTE=Tom 33]Do not rent a car and drive. That is a 12-hour drive if the roads are open. There is no place in Colombia that is free of guerrillas and paras. New to Colombia? Fly.

I use [url]http://www.aires.aero/Website/[/url] between MDE and CTG. You will land at the MDE airport in the city rather than the International airport in the mountains.[/QUOTE]I need the address for a housa or casa named oto, s it is near zone rosa. I am know someone here will have the adress and any imformation about the housa would great thanks as always.

[QUOTE=Tom 33]Do not rent a car and drive. That is a 12-hour drive if the roads are open. There is no place in Colombia that is free of guerrillas and paras. New to Colombia? Fly.

I use [url]http://www.aires.aero/Website/[/url] between MDE and CTG. You will land at the MDE airport in the city rather than the International airport in the mountains.[/QUOTE]Thanks. We will definitely kill the drive to MDE idea.

Guy's,

I'm dying for real Italian food in Medellin. I have tried a couple: Tramezzini, Crispino, Romma and even Al Rojo, based on advice by locals. But I think, that they don't know the real thing (as little as they know real Chinese food). The sugo in those restaurants is too sweet, I don't taste oregano, no balsamico is used or the carpaccio is drenched in some undefined sauce.

To avoid another dissapointment, I bid you guys who know what I mean, please inform me.

[QUOTE=Menteng]Guy's,

I'm dying for real Italian food. I have tried a couple: Tramezzini, Crispino, Romma and even Al Rojo, based on advice by locals. But I think, that they don't know the real thing (as little as they know real Chinese food). The sugo in those restaurants is too sweet, I don't taste oregano, no balsamico is used or the carpaccio is drenched in some undefined sauce.

To avoid another dissapointment, I bid you guys who know what I mean, please inform me.[/QUOTE]Crispino's is owned by an Italian from Naples who has been at the restaurant every time I have been there. That is as real as you are going to get, anywhere.

I looked on [url]www.gringos.com[/url]. some restaurants that were recommended were:

La Pastizzeria in Laureles on Ave Nutibara, 'Good solid food that didn't cost an arm and a leg'.

Mondongos Cra 70 #C3-43 Tel 4113434

And highly recommended was Fatto in Casa, Podesta, Calle 9 Sur #29 D76 tel 2686168. The owner came to Medellin as a violinist when he was 25, 51 years ago.

Let us know how these work out.

KT

[QUOTE=Tom 33]Crispino's is owned by an Italian from Naples who has been at the restaurant every time I have been there. That is as real as you are going to get, anywhere.[/QUOTE]He was at the entrance, welcoming the guests. Anyway, never order the carpaccio over there. The slices were drenched in vinegar, so it was like eating sour slices of meat, topped with mushrooms and cheese. A few drops of balsamico instead of the pool of vinegar would do wonders.

[QUOTE=Khun Talung]I looked on [url]www.gringos.com[/url]. some restaurants that were recommended were:

La Pastizzeria in Laureles on Ave Nutibara, 'Good solid food that didn't cost an arm and a leg'.

Mondongos Cra 70 #C3-43 Tel 4113434

And highly recommended was Fatto in Casa, Podesta, Calle 9 Sur #29 D76 tel 2686168. The owner came to Medellin as a violinist when he was 25, 51 years ago.

Let us know how these work out.

KT[/QUOTE]Thanks for the recommendations. I think I will try Fatto. Mondongos sounds too local and pastizzeria sounds too pasta; I wonder if both know about "osso buco" or "abbacchio" or veal with marsala sauce.

Menteng,

I went back and tried to find the post about Fatto in Casa, couldn't locate it. They said they had fish, maybe sea bass, it was heavenly. I forgot what the other dish was, but they were pleased with both.

A post about La Pastizzeria said it was 'wonderful food'.

One poster said Mondongos 'the food was solid, not expensive, she will think you're a local'. Another poster said 'Try the Mondongo, put the rice, avocado and cilantro in first, maybe a little aji. Quite tasty'. (What is a Mondongo?) Another poster said ' for me it was a big yawn, but it was packed, so maybe I'm the exception'.

Hope you find what you're looking for.

KT

[QUOTE=Khun Talung]Menteng,

I went back and tried to find the post about Fatto in Casa, couldn't locate it. They said they had fish, maybe sea bass, it was heavenly. I forgot what the other dish was, but they were pleased with both.

A post about La Pastizzeria said it was 'wonderful food'.

One poster said Mondongos 'the food was solid, not expensive, she will think you're a local'. Another poster said 'Try the Mondongo, put the rice, avocado and cilantro in first, maybe a little aji. Quite tasty'. (What is a Mondongo?) Another poster said ' for me it was a big yawn, but it was packed, so maybe I'm the exception'.

Hope you find what you're looking for.

KT[/QUOTE]Thanks again. Just in case you still don't know, mondongo are the intestines of a cow.

BTW, your nick, is that phonetic for those Chinese words?

La Pastizzeria is Italian fusion. Probably not what Menteng is searching for.

Mondongos serves Colombian specialties. They only have about five things on the menu. Mondongo (soup with tripe), grilled chicken, steak, bandeja paisa. That's it. This place has great service, good food, and is a venerable local institution. Very popular.

Fatto in Casa is IMO the best prospect to try.

You could check out Opera Pizza, where an Italian guy does pizzas, calzones and bruschette out of a pizza oven. Although if you didn't like Crispino, Opera Pizza is a step below in sophistication and not gonna do it for you, either.

[QUOTE=Khun Talung]Menteng,

I went back and tried to find the post about Fatto in Casa, couldn't locate it. They said they had fish, maybe sea bass, it was heavenly. I forgot what the other dish was, but they were pleased with both.

A post about La Pastizzeria said it was 'wonderful food'.

One poster said Mondongos 'the food was solid, not expensive, she will think you're a local'. Another poster said 'Try the Mondongo, put the rice, avocado and cilantro in first, maybe a little aji. Quite tasty'. (What is a Mondongo?) Another poster said ' for me it was a big yawn, but it was packed, so maybe I'm the exception'.

Hope you find what you're looking for.

KT[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Khun Talung]....'Try the Mondongo, put the rice, avocado and cilantro in first, maybe a little aji. Quite tasty'. (What is a Mondongo?)[/QUOTE]Mondongo is tripe soup. A Colombian fave.

[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sopa_de_mondongo[/url]

Tripe: [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tripe[/url]

Ok, I had tripe when I was in Bogota '76-'80. They called it something else, I can't remember. My Novia had decided she wanted to identify with the proletariat, so we went to a working class restaurant. I asked what some green flecks were, she said 'don't worry, it's only grass'. Call me picky.

Ah, you have to love the experience.

I've been living in Pattaya, Thailand for 13 years. In Thai, 'Khun' is 'Mister'.

When you make an indecent proposal to a girl, like, 'Let's go somewhere and get naked', they get indignant and say, 'Talung! '.

So, I'm 'Mr Rude', or something like that, although 'rude' is 'mai su pop'. Anyway, when I introduce myself, they know what kind of guy I am. I'll have to change my name when I move to Colombia, like, Senor Mine' (minay).

KT

I remembered, it was Menudo, with the green garnish.

KT

Greetings folks,

Before leaving for Colombia a couple weeks ago, I found my cialis supply level at critical. So while Colombia has a generic Viagra, It does not have a generic Cialis and I didnt want to spend 90k on a 4 pack at Exito or LA 14. So after doing some research I got a great recommendation from master monger called ASIAN RAIN on this company called [url]www.edselection.com[/url] . The company is from India and sells you generic Cialis. I paid about $100 for 30pills and 4 free generic viagras to try (im not a fan of viagra). That included $10 unregistered mail shipping fee. After about 2 weeks a hand written orange envelope arrives from India. I open it up to see some basic instructions, details about the company and 30 orange, push pill professionally wrapped TADALAFIL tabs 20mg. I was psyched. Well upon arrival in Colombia my first night I pop one out and give it a whirl.. Gents may I tell you, JUST AS GOOD as the original and lasts a GOOD 36hrs as well easily. ALMOST like they were industrial strength lol. I felt like my 18yr old self again lol. The ONLY drawback is that they are NOT thin shell coated so make sure you have some water or coke nearby to swallow down more easy.

Bottom Line: Big thumbs up and thank you Asian Rain!

I've done jakarta many times and love it, the girls look good and there the sincerest I've come across in 20 countries, this is mainly for Menteng to answer but anyone else who has done both please feel free to advise, could you tell me how they compare and if I was to look for a gorgeous young and sincere wife wich of the two would you recommend? I've been getting replies from some absolutely stunning chicks from a Colombian website but its kida like there to good to be true? I'm 41 Australian and in good shape but want to bail out of the mongering seen while I'm still in good enough shape to find something nice.

Rude