What an amazing report. Respec to you, Tomjackin.
The best, most comprehensive report I've seen on the boards. I will aim to deliver this kind of content quality on future trips.
I had (erroneously) assumed that the Cali scene wasn't as robust as Medellin or Cartagena. But boy was I wrong. Sounds like Cali actually has *more* to offer if you know where to look!
How would you compare the women and overall vibe in Cali to Medellin or Cartagena? I've wanted to visit Cali but have always just stuck with a good thing in Medellin or Cartagena. Now.
I may have to reconsider. Also. Props to you for being adventurous and pioneering this report for many of us who are hesitant or uninformed about Cali. Sounds like you were in some parts.
Of Cali that were moderately (to significantly) dangerous. But I've found having common sense, keeping a low profile, and constantly having your signals active goes a long way in keeping one safe.
Great idea to have a car hired so that you can quickly evade a dangerous situation on the street.
I've heard that Cali women are darker skinned and heavy into fitness (which would be my dream LOL). Did you find that to be the case?
Fantastic report from Mr Tom Jackins.
Guys,
The Cali report from Mr Tom Jackins is a strong contender for Cali report of the year. Great info.
On the follow up question regarding Medellin vs Cali. The answer is simple: Medellin is a much more beautiful city.
Cleaner air, better nature, better cultural monuments, bigger city, more variety in everything.
But, as Cali do not even have even a slice of the tourist crowds that nowdays spam Medellin. (I swear. I hate filthy, dirty backpackers and worthless hipsters. So I stay way way way out of Lleras).
That means your chance of meeting a nonpro in Cali that are not jaded from the waves of hipster-tourists, are a lot bigger.
Also prices for P4P is lower in general (if you are a bottomfeeder, strolling the dirty streets in el centro, Medellin, looking for a glue sniffing woman that has not washed herself properly in the last year. Please stay in Medellin. The filthy centrodump is your paradise).
For everyone else, P4P prices are lower in Cali.
Just remember Mr Toms warning: very few people in Cali speaks English, and those that do, are often well educated upper middleclass = not your typical P4P/ nonpro target group.
Happy hunting.