Crime in Colombia

[Fudi Maar]

I have heard this for years. Scopolamine. But checking on Wikipedia, it is said to be doubtful and rather an urban legend.

Has anybody had it happen to them? Anybody seen it happen to someone they know?

I believe if this is even real, the key is a rapid exit strategy. An antidote, physostigmine, but that only makes sense if it's real. I think if something like this happens you need to make a huge ruckus and stay active and involve as many people as you can in order to avoid falling into the hands of the one remote controller. But then again, I am not sure this is really true.

Another thing, don't get drunk. I have no joy in being alcoholized and it isn't good for enjoying sex anyway. Most crime victims of this sort were drunk.

I know two people from another online forum who were scopolomined, and last week I heard from one of my overseas mates here in Bogota that the week before, he was scopolomined in a club. He fell asleep and when he woke up all his money and cards were taken.

Rough estimates are that 50,000 people a year are scopolomined in Colombia every year.

It's very real.

[Xpartan]

I have heard this for years. Scopolamine. But checking on Wikipedia, it is said to be doubtful and rather an urban legend.

Has anybody had it happen to them? Anybody seen it happen to someone they know?

I believe if this is even real, the key is a rapid exit strategy. An antidote, physostigmine, but that only makes sense if it's real. I think if something like this happens you need to make a huge ruckus and stay active and involve as many people as you can in order to avoid falling into the hands of the one remote controller. But then again, I am not sure this is really true.

Another thing, don't get drunk. I have no joy in being alcoholized and it isn't good for enjoying sex anyway. Most crime victims of this sort were drunk.

1. I'm not sure what makes you think it's not real. Read the Bogota forum a few pages back. Someone posted how he helped the villains take out his own stuff while having no recollection of that 2 days later.

2. Who's going to give you the antidote while you're out?

3. Doesn't have to be alcohol. I don't see why they couldn't drop something in your ginger ale if you live it unattended.

This shit really scares me. More than a street mugging would.

[Stinky Squid]

An inside view of the plant used in drinks or blown in your face.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToQ8PWYnu04

I have heard this for years. Scopolamine. But checking on Wikipedia, it is said to be doubtful and rather an urban legend.

Has anybody had it happen to them? Anybody seen it happen to someone they know?

I believe if this is even real, the key is a rapid exit strategy. An antidote, physostigmine, but that only makes sense if it's real. I think if something like this happens you need to make a huge ruckus and stay active and involve as many people as you can in order to avoid falling into the hands of the one remote controller. But then again, I am not sure this is really true.

Another thing, don't get drunk. I have no joy in being alcoholized and it isn't good for enjoying sex anyway. Most crime victims of this sort were drunk.

[Hillbilly69]

An inside view of the plant used in drinks or blown in your face.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToQ8PWYnu04

[MiamiHeatLuver]

I was thinking about getting a Canon G1X. It's good as a dslr camera up to 3200 ISO. Only thing sucks is that it's slightly larger than a Canon G12. It won't fit in a pants pocket without bulging.

You should have 2 cameras. 1 for clubbing and casual shooting and one for "in the room" good high-def pictures. The casual one should fit snuggly in your front pocket or back pocket with the strap not sticking out. That G9 is huge and bulky and wouldn't recommend you walking around with it in plain sight any time of the day. Get the girls accustomed to taking pics by taking a lot in common areas. So you don't spook them when you go private. Good rule of thumb.

[Amb832]

I was thinking about getting a Canon G1X. It's good as a dslr camera up to 3200 ISO. Only thing sucks is that it's slightly larger than a Canon G12. It won't fit in a pants pocket without bulging.

[Artisttyp]

Thank you for the advice. On last thing since I don't want to derail the topic of the thread. Should I get the S100 or S95?

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[BuddyGoodness]

thank you for the advice. on last thing since i don't want to derail the topic of the thread. should i get the s100 or s95?

you can't predict an event. trust me once you get a really good pocket camera you will not want to carry an slr with you. i used to do exactly what you described (wait for tours) and the result was hardly getting any pictures at all. *you can whip out a pocket camera in a bad area if you are quick about it. no can do with an slr.

i always shoot on p which is semi automatic. once the iso speed flash and image size are set i leave the rest for later. that is the beauty of digital.

i forgot to mention that the s95 has a raw mode. you can't go wrong for under $400. you can't buy a camera body without the lens for less than $600.

[Artisttyp]

it is a dslr nikon. i was thinking more along the lines of only bringing it when i am going on an excursion with other people.

you can't predict an event. trust me once you get a really good pocket camera you will not want to carry an slr with you. i used to do exactly what you described (wait for tours) and the result was hardly getting any pictures at all. *you can whip out a pocket camera in a bad area if you are quick about it. no can do with an slr.

i always shoot on p which is semi automatic. once the iso speed flash and image size are set i leave the rest for later. that is the beauty of digital.

i forgot to mention that the s95 has a raw mode. you can't go wrong for under $400. you can't buy a camera body without the lens for less than $600.

[BuddyGoodness]

It is a DSLR Nikon. Besides the women, seeing cool things and photographing them are my favorite things to do on trips. I enjoy photography and I want quality photos which point and shoots usually cannot produce.

Personally I wouldn't wear a backpack walking the streets night or day but it depends on where you are walking. But my question is why you need to be wearing a backpack in the first place, what the heck kind of camera are you carrying? I would strongly advise against bringing an SLR, a simple point and shoot is fine and you can put that in your pocket.

Yeah, might have to look into that. I have my camera insured in case of loss while traveling but in poorer countries it does make me a target. I would be hesitant to carry it walking around alone. I was thinking more along the lines of only bringing it when I am going on an excursion with other people.

You might want to look into the Canon S95. I gave up on my SLR a few years ago. You will get to take photos of people and places that you would never get to do with an SLR. It fits neatly in your pocket. It does just about 80% of what an SLR can do.

[Artisttyp]

How about carrying a camera in a backpack that I hold on to tightly? I want to be able to photograph things while I am there. I will only bring it out in the daytime. Is it just a matter of staying on the populated streets?

You might want to look into the Canon S95. I gave up on my SLR a few years ago. You will get to take photos of people and places that you would never get to do with an SLR. It fits neatly in your pocket. It does just about 80% of what an SLR can do.

[Manizales911]

How about carrying a camera in a backpack that I hold on to tightly? I want to be able to photograph things while I am there. I will only bring it out in the daytime. Is it just a matter of staying on the populated streets?

Personally I wouldn't wear a backpack walking the streets night or day but it depends on where you are walking. But my question is why you need to be wearing a backpack in the first place, what the heck kind of camera are you carrying? I would strongly advise against bringing an SLR, a simple point and shoot is fine and you can put that in your pocket.

[BuddyGoodness]

How about carrying a camera in a backpack that I hold on to tightly? I want to be able to photograph things while I am there. I will only bring it out in the daytime. Is it just a matter of staying on the populated streets?

[Louie OK]

LDV (La Dolce Vida) is the premier place to get chicas in Ctg.It is a disco in Laguito beside a casino.Any girl in there is a pro and short time is 150-200K.A good night will have 50 to 75 chicas there.It is known to all in the Bocagrande/Laguito area of Cartagena.

At 1800 to 1 USD, that's like 75-100 USD for short time. That's a good deal? How short is this "short time"? 15 min. 60 min?

[GringoLoco2]

Be careful when you're out and about and don't wear anything flashy like gold chains or nice watches. This British guy was killed for a gold chain. It's not worth your life!

http://www.ntn24news.com/latinameric...klace-medellin