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04-05-2010, 01:58 PM
Seriously, who still wears shorts these days? Be a man and wear some damn pants. Maybe its because I'm Latino or my military background, but men wear pants for a reason.
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04-05-2010, 02:33 PM
Mixxmaster is correct on both fronts:
1. Only Argentine guys have long hair.
2. Shorts in Colombia = gringo. Exception is if you're going to the gym or taking a jog.
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04-05-2010, 02:36 PM
I only wear shorts when I am boxing or Entering the Dragon.
Hell, I am sure most people won't believe me, but I don't even own a single pair of jeans.
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04-06-2010, 06:10 PM
One last thing: Is it worth it to convert currencies, or is the American/Canadian dollar generally accepted?
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04-07-2010, 12:46 AM
I think Mixmaster is really spot on in his comments. So far my own observations are in line with his - although i havent tested all these poorer neighbourhoods yet.
And hey, don't be afraid you're gonna miss the white stuff. It'll find you as you look like a gringo and speak english. I mean, as you walk out from any club for a smoke , there's like 4 guys wanting to sell it to you. Or in a techno party, the dealers are inside and plenty. Or just ask any taxi driver.
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11-03-2010, 04:29 AM
the midget outside mango's that runs security is running the show in mango's parking lot. The gum boy vendors outside sell the white stuff. I don't participate in that, but it is readily available.
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05-01-2013, 02:58 PM
I don't want to get bogged down in defending Bogota, since most people prefer Medellin (even Rolos) and I understand why. Having said that, in spite of Medellin's recent award for being a modern city, do not be fooled- Bogota is by far and away the cultural capital of Colombia. Someone mentioned they had heard it was Medellin, and I just wanted to offer a different opinion. Now if you're looking for maybe a more genuine, authentic, Colombian experience (less metropolitan) then one could make the case for non Parque Leeras parts of Medellin. But if that's you're overwhelming priority, you may as well go to a pueblo and save a couple sheckles.
Secondly, Bogota being labeled as across the board 'cold' is false. 'Colder' and even 'coldest CITY in Colombia is fair butTemperature is just too subjective. If you're from the northeast or a Boston-esque climate, Bogota is fine and Medellin is hot. Yes, it's too rainy although this last year has been much better. Temperature in Colombia changes with altitude, not seasons. Seasons here only indicate rainfall.
Lastly, and this going to sound petty but being from Northern US, in the summertime (for me, anything medellin or hotter) and even Spring I'm a strict flip-flop and shorts guy. You cannot do that in Medellin without immediately being sized-up as a backpacker kid, sex tourist, vacationer gringo just trying to get laid, or robbery target. Temp-wise I'd rather sweat in flip-flops in Villavicencio then be miserably hot in jeans in Medellin. But again im a near-lifelong northerner from USA.
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05-01-2013, 06:15 PM
May I ask what's your #1 and #3?
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05-02-2013, 09:07 AM
Oh man, if that picture is quality, then the US is so down in the gutter that I don't think the women there are can even be considered real women anymore. As little as I like ours, I will be the first to admit those in the pictures are 4s and 5s at best. They are in the bottom of the barrel.