[QUOTE=Sean Tdw]I will be in Medellin during the fashion week. Does anyone have a trip report that's been down there previous years doing that time. Just trying to see what to expect.[/QUOTE]When is fashion week?
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[QUOTE=Sean Tdw]I will be in Medellin during the fashion week. Does anyone have a trip report that's been down there previous years doing that time. Just trying to see what to expect.[/QUOTE]When is fashion week?
The question about using illegal drugs is often taboo in many social circles. It is kind of like partaking in the hobby. You are very careful who you share that info with.
At the risk of being judged by others, I like to smoke me some weed, particularly when I'm dong some fucking. I am planning a trip to Medellin and I am curious what the views are, and the accessibly of recreational drugs. I would NEVER, and I mean NEVER, bring drugs into the country. But one report said it was easy to get smoke at the local college campus. I want to have an understanding about what the risks are associating with doing this.
I generally smoke weed and drink alcohol. I hang out with very smart, successful, responsible, and productive people who do the same. But in very special circumstances, I am open to exploring other things. Not sure how this perspective is viewed, from both a personal choice perspective as well as legal perspective. I'm going on vacation to explore new and fun things, so I am trying to take the cultural temperature on this topic. It has not been really explored here on these boards. I don't expect people to reveal any private stories or implicate themselves with illegal activity in any way.
Any and all objective, non-judgmental perspectives would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your time.
Steve
PS: I always contribute on public boards, about my mongering experiences. I have never been to Medellin, but if anyone has any questions about New York or Montreal, I have plenty of info to offer. Peace!
I want to put yourself in very hard posotion in Medellin if they catch you have to do hard time in a colombian prison. Colombian laws are very tought don't put yourself in this position even if they offer me any drugs I wouldn't no take it.
Just my 2 cents
[QUOTE=Johny 99]The question about using illegal drugs is often taboo in many social circles. It is kind of like partaking in the hobby. You are very careful who you share that info with.
At the risk of being judged by others, I like to smoke me some weed, particularly when I'm dong some fucking. I am planning a trip to Medellin and I am curious what the views are, and the accessibly of recreational drugs. I would NEVER, and I mean NEVER, bring drugs into the country. But one report said it was easy to get smoke at the local college campus. I want to have an understanding about what the risks are associating with doing this.
I generally smoke weed and drink alcohol. I hang out with very smart, successful, responsible, and productive people who do the same. But in very special circumstances, I am open to exploring other things. Not sure how this perspective is viewed, from both a personal choice perspective as well as legal perspective. I'm going on vacation to explore new and fun things, so I am trying to take the cultural temperature on this topic. It has not been really explored here on these boards. I don't expect people to reveal any private stories or implicate themselves with illegal activity in any way.
Any and all objective, non-judgmental perspectives would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your time.
Steve
PS: I always contribute on public boards, about my mongering experiences. I have never been to Medellin, but if anyone has any questions about New York or Montreal, I have plenty of info to offer. Peace![/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Johny 99]The question about using illegal drugs is often taboo in many social circles. It is kind of like partaking in the hobby. You are very careful who you share that info with.
At the risk of being judged by others, I like to smoke me some weed, particularly when I'm dong some fucking. I am planning a trip to Medellin and I am curious what the views are, and the accessibly of recreational drugs. I would NEVER, and I mean NEVER, bring drugs into the country. But one report said it was easy to get smoke at the local college campus. I want to have an understanding about what the risks are associating with doing this.
I generally smoke weed and drink alcohol. I hang out with very smart, successful, responsible, and productive people who do the same. But in very special circumstances, I am open to exploring other things. Not sure how this perspective is viewed, from both a personal choice perspective as well as legal perspective. I'm going on vacation to explore new and fun things, so I am trying to take the cultural temperature on this topic. It has not been really explored here on these boards. I don't expect people to reveal any private stories or implicate themselves with illegal activity in any way.
Any and all objective, non-judgmental perspectives would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your time.
Steve
PS: I always contribute on public boards, about my mongering experiences. I have never been to Medellin, but if anyone has any questions about New York or Montreal, I have plenty of info to offer. Peace! [/QUOTE]Colombian cocaine funds the FARC terrorists. Period! The same ones that kidnap people and blow shit up all the time. Other insurgencies over time have been funded by outside countries' support, but the FARC has avoided needing outside financial support for one reason and one reason only: cocaine. Not to mention the impact the shit has in our own country. I'm by no means a pillar of morality or anything, as evident by my habit associated with this forum. Make your own decisions of course and, not to judge you personally, but, in my opinion. That's pretty fucked up! Mods, I thought seeking drugs and talk of drug use was prohibited on this forum.
Rodeo
[QUOTE=Rodeo9112]Colombian cocaine funds the FARC terrorists. Period! The same ones that kidnap people and blow shit up all the time. Other insurgencies over time have been funded by outside countries' support, but the FARC has avoided needing outside financial support for one reason and one reason only: cocaine. Not to mention the impact the shit has in our own country. I'm by no means a pillar of morality or anything, as evident by my habit associated with this forum. Make your own decisions of course and, not to judge you personally, but, in my opinion. That's pretty fucked up! Mods, I thought seeking drugs and talk of drug use was prohibited on this forum.
Rodeo[/QUOTE]I believe the guy was talkin about smoking a little weed, not throwing a coke party and supporting the FARC.
As this is the GeneralInfo thread, I have a non-sexual question. I'm in Europe now and would like to know with how many litres of alcholic drinks like whiskey or cognac one can enter Colombia without any problem.
[QUOTE=Ricker]I believe the guy was talkin about smoking a little weed, not throwing a coke party and supporting the FARC.[/QUOTE]Fair enough and you're absolutely right. My apologies to Johny. I was watching one of those shows about strung out junkies and I guess I misread his post and thought he was talking about coke. I'm not a preacher or anything, just feeling exceptional anti-drugs at the moment I guess.
Rodeo
If you want to see the effects of a little recreational drug use that doesn't hurt anyone go to Juarez across from El Paso. Or you can go see the empty shops at Nuevo Laredo because the violence scared away all the day trippers.
I used to smoke me a little weed but Mexico is where 80% of it comes from and those guys are killing each other and anyone who happens to be in there way so we can have us a little weed for recreational use. I'm saying this and ain't no one here enjoyed waking and baking more than I did.
Solution: if you want it, get the government to let us grow our own for personal use. That would make it about a victimless as it gets.
Also, I agree with Rodeo on the coke that he summed up so succinctly.
Where would you guys recommend as the destination for a first timer? I am considering the Dominican Republic, Philippines, Colombia, Peru, and Mexico. I am primary looking for the non pro ladies. I am 40, average looking, and my spanish is ok.
[QUOTE=Zeekthefreak]Where would you guys recommend as the destination for a first timer? I am considering the Dominican Republic, Philippines, Colombia, Peru, and Mexico. I am primary looking for the non pro ladies. I am 40, average looking, and my spanish is ok.[/QUOTE]For non pro's in the spots you are looking at IMHO I would think the Philippines would be a sure bet. Plenty of girls looking to move up in the world. The thing for me would be that the Latin Girls are better looking so it really boils down to what type are you looking for since all these spots have what you need.
If it makes it to Bogotá it'll spread like wild fire.
Anyone know if Tamiflu or Relenza are available here, and how to tell if its genuine?
And does this mean that we should be moderating our habits?
Johny, Possession of small quantities of marijuana, cocaine, etc. is legal and they're cheap and readily available, although Uribe's been trying to change that for years:
[url]http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/the-americas/090401/colombia-another-sort-drug-debate[/url]
Personally I don't do illegal drugs for health reasons, and because they're, well, illegal. Other people on this board who live in Colombia and know far more about the country than I do advise against buying drugs there. Even though possession may be legal, you're opening yourself up to extortion from the police.
There's an interesting passage in the book Dangerous Places where the writer, Robert Pelton Young, is visiting with a local jefe in his hotel room in San Andres. Young is dating the guy's daughter, and he remarks how dashing the older man looks while he's pissing into his bathroom sink while combing his hair. Then he goes on to say the old man makes a living by getting his employees to sell drugs to tourists. He doesn't really make any money off of selling drugs, but he has a deal with the local police where they bust the tourists later and then split the profits. This is the kind of thing that I'd be afraid of if I were in your shoes. I don't think you'd go to jail, but you may pay a pretty penny to stay out of jail.
[QUOTE=Tiny 12]Johny, Possession of small quantities of marijuana, cocaine, etc. is legal and they're cheap and readily available, although Uribe's been trying to change that for years:
[url]http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/the-americas/090401/colombia-another-sort-drug-debate[/url]
Personally I don't do illegal drugs for health reasons, and because they're, well, illegal. Other people on this board who live in Colombia and know far more about the country than I do advise against buying drugs there. Even though possession may be legal, you're opening yourself up to extortion from the police.
There's an interesting passage in the book Dangerous Places where the writer, Robert Pelton Young, is visiting with a local jefe in his hotel room in San Andres. Young is dating the guy's daughter, and he remarks how dashing the older man looks while he's pissing into his bathroom sink while combing his hair. Then he goes on to say the old man makes a living by getting his employees to sell drugs to tourists. He doesn't really make any money off of selling drugs, but he has a deal with the local police where they bust the tourists later and then split the profits. This is the kind of thing that I'd be afraid of if I were in your shoes. I don't think you'd go to jail, but you may pay a pretty penny to stay out of jail.[/QUOTE]I have heard from many different people that small amounts of pot are legal in Colombia. In your post you say it is legal. I have also heard about the police doing the extortion thing. If it is legal how could you go to jail? Why should you pay to stay out of jail?
[QUOTE=Vics Picks]I have heard from many different people that small amounts of pot are legal in Colombia. In your post you say it is legal. I have also heard about the police doing the extortion thing. If it is legal how could you go to jail? Why should you pay to stay out of jail?[/QUOTE]Vic,
Unfortunately what he says is very true. Anytime you do drugs you take the risk of dealing with authorities. Jamaica falls into the same category. Meaning it's all over the place and everybody is doing it but it isn't legal.
New york was like that in the 70's. If a cop saw you smoking you would put it behind your back out of respect. When I was 13 yrs old a cop put a nickel bag back into my pocket and told me to scram. These days are different.
Weed is all over Medellin. You will see people smoking it everywhere but they are colombian and we aren't! I went through this conversation many times with locals and they all advised me to stay away from it.
The only place that tolerates it is on the campus of universidad de antioquia. They have a zona libre on the soccer field where it is sold and smoked openly. ONLY because police are not permited (something like that) to come onto the campus. They can however meet you outside.
Mexico is also very similar. It's all over but very illegal. The only haven is amsterdam but the euro keeps me away. Thats really about it. As a gringo you are bribe money if you get caught.
Maybe one day the world will wake up.
[QUOTE=Vics Picks]I have heard from many different people that small amounts of pot are legal in Colombia. In your post you say it is legal. I have also heard about the police doing the extortion thing. If it is legal how could you go to jail? Why should you pay to stay out of jail?[/QUOTE]Because "This Ain't Kansas" and the cops do what they want, with whom they want, whenever they want.