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[QUOTE=Robby Burns]And. How much should I expect to pay?

I will begin in Medellin. Then on to Bogota. Then maybe into the countryside.[/QUOTE]Buy an unlocked one off ebay for around $30 and bring it with you.

[QUOTE=Robby Burns]And. How much should I expect to pay?

I will begin in Medellin. Then on to Bogota. Then maybe into the countryside.[/QUOTE]You can buy a cell phone anywhere in Colombia for about 20 bucks and then buy phone cards as needed. Don't put more minutes on the phone than you will need because they expire and when you return they will be gone. Some carriers may have a 60 day window I'm not sure.

Flying from Medellin to Santa Marta with a girlfriend. I need hotel recommendations or apartments for rent. Anyone have a suggestion.

Newbie. Asking more questions again! Thanks to those who have replied to previous questions.

1- I need a little bit of bonding (veneer) on one of my teeth. My USA dentist wants $400 for the work. Not covered by my insurance ("cosmetic" improvements).

I have heard that there are good, inexpensive dentists in MDE. Any suggestions?

2- Ditto for my dress shoes. New heels and soles. $55. Ouch! Has anyone ever had shoes repaired in MDE?

One problem may be my shoe size. Size 14 1/2. Are there any Colombians with shoes that big? Will the repair shop have the right size soles?

Q- "You know what they say about guys with big shoes, don't you? "

A- "We have big feet. And we step in more dog shit! "

3- I have heard that the chicas like Betty Boop stuff. I'm thinking about buying several t-shirts at a Florida flea market. Any comments?

4- Chocolates. I know the chicas like chocolates. Should I buy them in MDE or in the USA? Which would cost less? Less hassle to buy it in MDE, but I have read about guys who bring it in from the USA Why?

Will arrive August 11th. Send me a PM if you want to get in on my "secret" Betty Boop stash.

Also, I am still looking for someone to spend $50 per night to share a beautiful 2-bdrm apartment across from Park Lleras.

Thanks

Anyone been out to the Zonas de Tolerancias in the smaller towns. Basically , do they exist in smaller towns. Example: Tunja Santander , Yopal Santander or like Montenegro?

[QUOTE=Robby Burns]Newbie. Asking more questions again! Thanks to those who have replied to previous questions.

1- I need a little bit of bonding (veneer) on one of my teeth. My USA dentist wants $400 for the work. Not covered by my insurance ("cosmetic" improvements).

I have heard that there are good, inexpensive dentists in MDE. Any suggestions?

2- Ditto for my dress shoes. New heels and soles. $55. Ouch! Has anyone ever had shoes repaired in MDE?

One problem may be my shoe size. Size 14 1/2. Are there any Colombians with shoes that big? Will the repair shop have the right size soles?

Q- "You know what they say about guys with big shoes, don't you? "

A- "We have big feet. And we step in more dog shit! "

3- I have heard that the chicas like Betty Boop stuff. I'm thinking about buying several t-shirts at a Florida flea market. Any comments?

4- Chocolates. I know the chicas like chocolates. Should I buy them in MDE or in the USA? Which would cost less? Less hassle to buy it in MDE, but I have read about guys who bring it in from the USA Why?

Will arrive August 11th. Send me a PM if you want to get in on my "secret" Betty Boop stash.

Also, I am still looking for someone to spend $50 per night to share a beautiful 2-bdrm apartment across from Park Lleras.

Thanks[/QUOTE]Dude,

If you have your PM on(Pay Jackson his Loot!) PM me. For the Dentist's email and phone number, I can't post it here.

1)Yep the dentist I used was AWESOME, clean and very professional, Hes assistant Jenni has the MOST AMAZING brown eyes, they shine like new copper pennies.

I got my two wisdom teeth pulled, two or three cavities drilled and filled with another 3 old fillings replaced with that new clean stuff. I think all this ran me like. $500? It could have been less but I'd hate to give you some crazy low number then you'd get all "Sticker Shocked"

2) Shoes. Sorry I don't buy shoes that cost so much that you replace vs buy new ones. I'm sure if you ask a cab driver they can take you to a spot. That and I find that Colombia's are a bit shorter in general from the average of America

3)Yep Betty Boop and IMO Perfume! Colombian Chicks love perfume(I guess all girls do?) I'd buy a few shirts SMALL, most Colombian chicks are tiny. Best 10 tees for $3 you'll ever spend!

4) Yep, Chocolates. Tell them it's for their kids and or Mom and you'll score BIG POINTS. Bags of Lindt or Gadiva that you can get at Longs/CVS/Wallgreens will get the trick done. I like to put the candies into a different gift bag so it seems a bit more special.

Good luck

[QUOTE=Robby Burns]4- Chocolates. I know the chicas like chocolates. Should I buy them in MDE or in the USA? Which would cost less? Less hassle to buy it in MDE, but I have read about guys who bring it in from the USA Why?[/QUOTE]The chocolate available in Colombia in plain english sucks. How could that be special? Imagine if your girl from Belgium flew to the US and bought you that special Snickers bar. Get it?

[QUOTE=LuckyEddie]The chocolate available in Colombia in plain english sucks. How could that be special? Imagine if your girl from Belgium flew to the US and bought you that special Snickers bar. Get it?[/QUOTE]I don't know if the chocolate in Colombia sucks or not but IMO it is the Name brand game. Colombians love name brands and you can't get Lindt and Godiva in Colombia(I think). So when you show up with a bag and tell them. "Super Rico" and they've never seen them before at Exito. You're good!

Travel. I want to take a roundtrip frpm PTY panamacity to MDE Mediellen for 6 days in October. Online prices are horrendous. I need help from local travel agents, Any help is appreciated to find discounted days it is $600 USD! I am waiting to book the room as I need to figure out flights first

Hi

Is there anyone who can tell me what song ,is being played here?

[url]http://www.dollhouseinternational.com/english/clubgallery.html[/url]

Regards,

BL

Hi

Is there anyone who can tell me what song is being played here?

[url]http://www.dollhouseinternational.com/english/clubgallery.html[/url]

BL

[QUOTE=ButtLover]Hi

Is there anyone who can tell me what song is being played here?

[url]http://www.dollhouseinternational.com/english/clubgallery.html[/url]

BL[/QUOTE]Name of the song is "porque te amo" (because I love you) by Nino Segarra, from Puerto Rico.

Here's the vid (I can't stop laughing at the quality of this stuff):

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzglEQeZt-g[/url]

How about this one?

[url]http://www.dollhouseinternational.com/english/ClubGallery_ladiesnight.html[/url]

Herad it all time and in English version too.

[QUOTE=Viajando Musico]How about this one?

[url]http://www.dollhouseinternational.com/english/ClubGallery_ladiesnight.html[/url]

Herad it all time and in English version too.[/QUOTE]That's "Ven Devorame Otra Vez" by Lalo Rodriguez

That translates into "Come, Devour Me Again" :)

Like the other song you were asking about, it was a huge hit in the salsa clubs during the "salsa romantica" (romantic salsa) heyday of the 80's, although some people would call this "salsa erotica"

Another "salsa romantica/erotica" hit that I like better is "La Cita" by Galy Galiano. Look up the video on YouTube. It was filmed in Cartagena; Galy is Colombian, from the north coast, which is more into the salsa sound (Cali also) than Medellin or Bogota. "La Cita" is Colombia's contribution to the lineup of "salsa romantica" classics.

[QUOTE=Phunluv]That's "Ven Devorame Otra Vez" by Lalo Rodriguez

That translates into "Come, Devour Me Again" :)

Like the other song you were asking about, it was a huge hit in the salsa clubs during the "salsa romantica" (romantic salsa) heyday of the 80's, although some people would call this "salsa erotica"

Another "salsa romantica/erotica" hit that I like better is "La Cita" by Galy Galiano. Look up the video on YouTube. It was filmed in Cartagena; Galy is Colombian, from the north coast, which is more into the salsa sound (Cali also) than Medellin or Bogota. "La Cita" is Colombia's contribution to the lineup of "salsa romantica" classics.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the answer. I didn't know this is an old salsa song, still quite popular in many clubs wtih Latin them. I did check out "La Cita" on yutube, but it didn't strike me as much as this song. But the backfround of Cartagena is beautiful. A city that is on the top of my to do list.