This is the Colombia I know and Love

Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 8, 2008, 12:34:

For goin_south: La Guaneña and the Carnivals in Pasto

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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 8, 2008, 12:48:

uy desideria es pastusaaaaaaaaaaa jaja tan linda. :)

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 8, 2008, 12:49:

No querido no soy pastusa, soy caleña a morir, pero quiero divulgar mas la cultura sureña de Colombia.

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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 8, 2008, 12:49:

muy hermosa mi patria linda pero tambien hay que resaltar mi ciudad. o sino no seria un buen paisa. pillese este videito pa que vea la ciudad mas hermosa del mundo.

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 8, 2008, 12:59:

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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:11:

JackJason? what??????????? confunda pero no ofenda. i like manizales but pay close attention to all the beauty in that video. that can only be medellin.

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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:11:

JackJason? what??????????? confunda pero no ofenda. i like manizales but pay close attention to all the beauty in that video. that can only be medellin.

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webmanco says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:14:

Viva Pasto





http://www.eltiempo.com/tiempoimpreso/edicionimpresa/nacion/2008-02-04...

04 de Febrero de 2008

Sastre pastuso se va al Vaticano

Desde el próximo 28 de julio Luis Abel Delgado va a dejar de arreglar uniformes de soldados para dedicarse a bordar fajones, mitras y estolas que usará Benedicto XVI para sus ceremonias. También va a tener que para la confección de bandas presidenciales, otro de sus trabajos más solicitados.

Las estolas de seda que le bordó con los delicados hilos dorados importados desde Alemania y las cuatro vírgenes en relieve que adornaron la mitra que uso el Papa Benedicto XVI durante su visita a Brasil, le abrieron a Luis Abel Delgado las puertas del Vaticano.


Este nariñense de 39 años, quien ha pasado los últimos 22 sentado al frente de una vieja máquina de coser arreglando los uniformes de los soldados colombianos, se convertirá en el bordador del Santo Padre.


¡Es un milagro! Dice el sastre del Ejército, mientras enseña, con timidez, la correspondencia que le enviaron desde Italia para que se presentara al Vaticano

No hay extremo cierto o verdadero, porque los extremos opacan, enruedan, (lavan cerebros) verdades. Yotas

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Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:17:

Wow, that is the GREATEST THING I EVER HEARD from Pasto?
Que catolicismo mas verraco!

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:19:

viva pasto? lol ay dios mio se va a acabar el mundo j/k

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:22:

Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:22:

Jajajjjajaj ave maria pues, que barbaridad!

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:25:

salieron tan pilos???????????? pasto?????? jaja listo miamor sigan soñando j/k

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webmanco says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:27:

Winner of the first Factor XS, from Pasto




http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/post/qu-viva-pasto-carajo/

No hay extremo cierto o verdadero, porque los extremos opacan, enruedan, (lavan cerebros) verdades. Yotas

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:28:

Favorite Pastuso dish

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:31:

Let's keep it on-topic, this time. If you want pictures of hookers and rock, post them somewhere else.

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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:36:

desi are you having a bad day? que pastusa mas peliona ome? lol

by the way how is that animal on topic?

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:39:

Traditional marimba music workshop

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:40:

That's a baby cuy...they eat them in Pasto!

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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:41:

yuck

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Colombiche says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:47:

"JackJason? what??????????? confunda pero no ofenda. i like manizales but pay close attention to all the beauty in that video. that can only be medellin."

Como asi, como asi, como asi???? Los manizalitas somos 100% paisas de pura cepa y de mucha categoria. Manizales es mas pequeno que medellin pero tambien repleto de belleza.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:48:

jajaja tranquila miamor. vos soso muy linda.


pillese este video.... pa que no me la despachen en flota.

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Colombiche says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:50:

Los paisas debemos estar unidos, pero a veces los paisas de medellin actuan como que paisas solo fueran los de antioquia.... somos paisas, lo mas lindo de Colombia y ya. :D

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Colombiche says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:53:

La unica miss universo que ha tenido Colombia fue Luz Marina Zuluaga, senorita Caldas.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 8, 2008, 13:57:

El Valle y el Atlantico son los departamentos que tienen la mayor cantidad de reinas.

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pbthekid says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:07:

What a wonderful presentation of Colombia!!! Many People have no knowlege how beautiful
it is. All they think is cocaine. sad. I am a Gringo with a latin heart and I am married to a "Bogotana" with a huge family. Mami y Papi too. What a joy they all are to me!!!!

I am planning to move to Bogota in the spring of 09. We have a Flat there very near Zona Rosa.
but I would like to live in Lacalara. with some of the family.

I was there for Christmas and have many fotos of the Lights of 93 and the National park Bolivar Square.

The Music at the end of the Andes clip is performed by "Putumayo" from there CD. Katsada
I saw them perform at the International Craft Fair. this year they are great!!! I'm a fan!!!!
We have 2 Auntie who live in Pasto and mi Papi is from Pasto..
Thank you for the Pics and Musica.............. Pedro Matteo

Pedro Matteo

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gatogris says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:13:

A quick aside or segue into a periferially related topic:

I had a wonderful two weeks in the Choco last month and just came back from an incredible week hiking in the Eje and the Parque Nevados. In both cases, this site contributed to me and mine having a great time.

So despite all the kerfuffle and existential crises in recent days, it does what it is supposed to do. So, I suppose the appropriate response here is, not to get too saccahrine smarmy...

...thanks?

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Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:15:

ColombianoGringo, please tell them all the different dishes from Pasto because as you can see it's evident that they only know the cuy dish.

P.S. I have posted that info a while ago.

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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Mr. Hollywood says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:15:

Beautiful pictures of the Andes, Desi. Thanks for those.

It always makes me sad that it's not safer for me to travel the wild outbacks of Colombia, because I really love those kind of trips.

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Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:19:

Ms. Cuy needs her nails done.

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:20:

Some of the nicest people in the whole wide world thatI know come from the South Colombian fishermen town and port on the Pacific, Tumaco, near the Ecuadorean border. Tumaco is going through some rough times now sharing some of Buenaventura's problems of being the battleground of drug cartels, paras and Farcs. The sweet, soft-spoken Afro-Colombians of the Pacific coast have been the most isolated and neglected people of Colombia for as long as I can remember. Yet they have a culture of their own, their marimba music of the mangroves, currulao dances, artistic handicrafts, literature and cuisine.

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Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:27:

Wow, "winner of the first Factor XS, from Pasto" that calls for a celebration marichi style.

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:27:

jack_jason
you mean Suiza is the Manizales of Europe?

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Colombiche says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:37:

"El Valle y el Atlantico son los departamentos que tienen la mayor cantidad de reinas."

Si pero la unica que llego a ser miss universo fue la srta Caldas!!!!

Jack Jackson, los manizalitas somos unos paisas cachacos. Sos manizalita, de que parte?

Desi: por eso a manizales le dicen fiel surtidor de hidalguia ok?

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Lisa Zee says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:38:

This are beautiful videos and pictures, I sure enjoy them very much. Colombia is so diverse, we don`t have to envy any country. We sure have a lot of passion when speaking of our beautiful Colombia!. Thanks Desi and all.

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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pbthekid says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:46:

FYI Many Fotos you see in Colombia are from mi hermano German Montez. Check out his new book of fotos called "Biocomercio Sostenible"

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:50:

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:50:

duplicate

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manINred says on Feb 8, 2008, 14:59:

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pbthekid says on Feb 8, 2008, 15:00:

Medoblado
Muy Lindo Bravisimo!!!!!!!!

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pbthekid says on Feb 8, 2008, 15:08:

How can I post some fotos on this site Helpppppppppppppppp????

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 8, 2008, 15:12:

pbthekid: go to http://tinypic.com/index.php
upload your pic from your computer
copy the link on the top (embed)
post it

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 8, 2008, 15:14:

Manizales might be just my kind of town...I'm thinking about selling in Cali

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pbthekid says on Feb 8, 2008, 15:15:

Thanks Guys will try

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 8, 2008, 15:38:

Meanwhile....

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Colombiche says on Feb 8, 2008, 15:46:

Jack Jackson, de que parte de Manizales eres... La Enea, Belen, La Estrella, La Francia, San Jorge, Villapilar, Chipre, Palermo, Rosales, Versalles.....???

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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MaFe says on Feb 8, 2008, 15:48:

Desi...the video muy lindo...
medoblado...that video brought tears to my eyes...
I don't care if you are from Pasto, Cali, Manizales, Medellin...who cares?
We are colombian, and regards of where in colombia we are from...carajo somo Colombianos, and no one can take that away from us...the entire country is beautiful so Ya!! Let's just sit back and enjoy the pictures and videos!!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 8, 2008, 15:59:

Yes. MaFe, all Colombia is beautiful; however, the main purpose of this thread is not to celebrate Colombia's well known attractions or larger cities, like Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla but to focus the attentionon the Colombia away from the spotlights. From Tumaco to Quibdó, from Manizales to Florencia, from the Afro-Colombian Pacific Coast to the fishermen villages on the Caribbean, from the llanos to Leticia, away from the culture of prepagos and siliconas, drug maffias and corrupt politicians, to find the true soul of Colombia.

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MaFe says on Feb 8, 2008, 16:04:

Desi, thanks, but I know that this is the purpose of this thread, that's why I wrote the country is beautiful, all of it...

Here is another video that I really like..

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2008, 16:33:

Asi es Colombia

Los LLanos Orientales

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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MaFe says on Feb 8, 2008, 16:37:

Monpirri...that picture looks photoshoped, but it's nice.

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2008, 16:38:

What do you mean MaFe?

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 8, 2008, 16:46:

Popayan..one of my favorite small cities in Colombia...all tradition, culture, study, architecture, sobriety....and a great countryside.

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manINred says on Feb 8, 2008, 16:48:

Amen Desideria. I have some fantastic pics from southern col. that I would love to share, just don't know how!

MonP, she means that the people in the picture look cut and pasted from another pic to fit in with the countryside pic you posted.

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Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2008, 16:55:

Thank you MalFe.

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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Medellin Traveler says on Feb 8, 2008, 17:31:

Venecia de Antioquia

Discover Medellin, Antioquia - Colombia www.medellintraveler.com

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RAAAY says on Feb 8, 2008, 18:00:

MT..........who are the two guys in the red shirts along with you...??

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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Medellin Traveler says on Feb 8, 2008, 18:27:

RAAAY says, "MT... who are the two guys in the red shirts along with you...??"

A father and son, who live next door to my novia's family finca in Venecia. They are somehow related to the family as well.

Good to see you back on PBH, RAAAY!

Discover Medellin, Antioquia - Colombia www.medellintraveler.com

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Lcacique says on Feb 8, 2008, 18:49:

"Es fácil vivir con los ojos cerrados interpretando todo lo que se ve mal..." ~ J. Lennon

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Lcacique says on Feb 8, 2008, 18:53:

Alma Del Huila: un niño cantando bien bonito sobre una region hermosa:

"Es fácil vivir con los ojos cerrados interpretando todo lo que se ve mal..." ~ J. Lennon

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Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2008, 19:16:

LCacique buena musica suave de la region.

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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billyb says on Feb 8, 2008, 19:28:

"Popayan..one of my favorite small cities in Colombia...all tradition, culture, study, architecture, sobriety....and a great countryside."

It is also known as the gastronomic capital of colombia (and it has the best food festival in colombia), btw, i know bogota has better sushi or whatever restaurants, this is about colombian cusine. More colombian presidents come from Popayan than anywhere else (i think it's 17).

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2008, 19:35:

Bravo, Billyb a si se habla! I was thinking is it something wrong with me? Theses colombians never show up to talk about Colombian gastronomy, except for bandeja paisa, ajiaco and cuy.

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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Lisa Zee says on Feb 8, 2008, 19:35:

Well Desi..... "Bello puerto de mar, Buenaventura"!!! LOL. but very nice song.

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2008, 20:07:

Lisa are you related to MalFe?

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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MaFe says on Feb 8, 2008, 20:24:

monpirri we are not related...but i liked your pciture a lot! =)
ah...Lisa! Que pesar...para mi todo de Colombia es lindo!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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Monpirri says on Feb 8, 2008, 20:30:

MaFe gracias pero yo no tome la foto.

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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scotty says on Feb 8, 2008, 20:31:

I didnt see any pictures of my favorite place Chipi mall in Cali?

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

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CatGirl says on Feb 8, 2008, 20:39:

Desi: Thank you this is the picture perfect start of an excellent post!

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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MaFe says on Feb 8, 2008, 20:45:

Amazona



Los Llanos

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billyb says on Feb 8, 2008, 20:55:

Valle de Corcora Quindio.

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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billyb says on Feb 8, 2008, 21:01:

Salento, Quindio

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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billyb says on Feb 8, 2008, 21:01:

Pueblito Cafetero, Pereira

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billyb says on Feb 8, 2008, 21:10:

Lechona Tolimensa

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billyb says on Feb 8, 2008, 21:15:

Paso Fino Stallion. look at the ears on that puppy.

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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CatGirl says on Feb 8, 2008, 21:17:

BillyB: WOW beautiful horse!!!

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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billyb says on Feb 8, 2008, 21:20:

Colombian style family reunion

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 8, 2008, 21:22:

Colombiche: no hables mal pues de los paisas miamor please.

la unica miss universo tienes razon fue de caldas. pero eso fue hace mil años.

para los que dicen que hay mas reinas del atlantico y el valle pues quedense con sus estadisticas. yo me quedo con mis muñequitas paisas.

Colombia entera es muy hermosas pero no hay tierra como mi tierra, gente como mi gente, ni aire como el mio.

Antioquia es lo mas lindo carajo!!

jaja pero no me peleen mucho pues

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RAAAY says on Feb 8, 2008, 21:23:

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.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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RAAAY says on Feb 8, 2008, 21:25:

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RAAAY says on Feb 8, 2008, 21:27:

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billyb says on Feb 8, 2008, 21:29:

Thanks Kitty, so what do you think of the pig?

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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CatGirl says on Feb 8, 2008, 21:33:

BillyB: jaja...well I am sure it was quite tasty.....Was that you at Beni's taking pics of me? jaaja

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billyb says on Feb 8, 2008, 21:35:

yup, i'm negotiating with the tabloids as we speak.

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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Medellin Traveler says on Feb 8, 2008, 21:37:

Boys will be boys, men too!

Discover Medellin, Antioquia - Colombia www.medellintraveler.com

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RAAAY says on Feb 8, 2008, 22:04:

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Trying to talk some sense into my ride............

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Sitting in my living room........lap-top on knee........arguing with Gib and looking out the window............Is'nt Colombia a friggin great place..

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MaFe says on Feb 8, 2008, 22:10:

Ray is that you with the horse? The last picture you took from your living room!?

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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billyb says on Feb 8, 2008, 22:21:

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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RAAAY says on Feb 8, 2008, 22:26:

MaFe..................yes.....and .yes..........from the living room.......you can just make out the top of the lap-top..............and I live in the city.....can't help but love it.........

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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podborski says on Feb 9, 2008, 04:45:

RAAAY where are those lakes? That looks fabulous.

I'll have to read this thread later when I have some time.

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 9, 2008, 05:11:

What a great thread this has turned into from its humble beginnings. Keep on spilling your treasures on this page celebrating the beauty and diversity of Colombia. Thanks, guys!

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webmanco says on Feb 9, 2008, 05:13:

No hay extremo cierto o verdadero, porque los extremos opacan, enruedan, (lavan cerebros) verdades. Yotas

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 9, 2008, 05:13:

Billy how did I get to be in your family reunion pic? (La mona with bangs and sunglasses...)

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 9, 2008, 05:14:

Billy how did I get to be in your family reunion pic? (La mona with bangs and sunglasses...)
That looks like about the right size for the welcome wagon at the airport every time we arrive...

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Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 06:50:

Billyb, they are great photos!

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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RAAAY says on Feb 9, 2008, 07:59:

This video is from the plane arriving into Medellin yesterday..........too shaky......thanks in part to the consumption of almost two bottles of Champagne........but it does give a bit of a sense of the flower business around the airport.


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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 08:07:

Desi, next time we have one in Cali, i'll give you a heads-up. BTW, you are so right about the airpot thing jaja. Thanks Monpi.

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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gatogris says on Feb 9, 2008, 09:20:

nevados

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Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 09:28:

RAAAY, you have nice photos too, hey your video does not work.

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 9, 2008, 09:29:

gato copypaste the link on the top (html for websites)

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Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 09:31:

Robi666, that's a really awesome video!

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RAAAY says on Feb 9, 2008, 09:53:

F888KK.............Like I said........The Champagne was kicking in..........I think it works now.....lets see........

.

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 9, 2008, 10:21:

Nice, RAAAY. But I'd be scared landing in the middle of a mess like that. I like to see wide open, flat spaces like sugarcane fields surrounding the runaways.

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 9, 2008, 10:31:

www.ImageShack.us" />

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El Polo says on Feb 9, 2008, 10:38:

all this cachaco talk is making me dizzy... ;)

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 9, 2008, 10:46:

For me, there are two types of Colombians: loud and soft-spoken. Ok, three, in-between. The North is loud the south is soft.
El Polo, go ahead and post your favorite pics, your favorite videos, your favorite stories from the Caribbean coast, from the palenques, from the fisherman villages, with authentic Colombian voices and images.

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goin_south says on Feb 9, 2008, 11:07:

before this gets too long, allow me to say:
Thanks, to the OP, Desi! for thinking about me and Pasto!
Don't know if I'll ever get back there....
Unless these good people keep MARCHIN TO TAKE BACK THE HOMELAND AND ALL OF IT.....FOR themselves and their children.
My gf says things aren't 'quite' as secure as they were two years ago when I first visited.
Maybe I will; maybe I won't.

But, this is a really good thread!
So, thanks!

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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El Polo says on Feb 9, 2008, 11:13:

COLOMBIA'S CARNAVAL

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Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 11:14:

Who the heck is GS? Just kidding.

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El Polo says on Feb 9, 2008, 11:14:

Cumbia Costeña

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El Polo says on Feb 9, 2008, 11:18:

Parranda Costeña

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Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 11:24:

Polo, you need post nice photos of Barranquilla not just parrandas.

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 9, 2008, 11:30:

That parranda looks like a lot of fun, Polo. Down to earth fun.
I love the traditional cumbia like in your first video, the drums, the flauta de millo, the gaita.

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El Polo says on Feb 9, 2008, 11:31:

Compa last time I went to CTG I didnt bring a camera, me fui a lo loco jaja next time there I will take plenty pics to share.

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 9, 2008, 11:35:

Mompis, I'm especially encouraging pics, videos, stories of small-town Colombia, folklore, popular culture, provinces and traditions.

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El Polo says on Feb 9, 2008, 11:37:

Heres a pic

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 9, 2008, 11:44:

I have a pic from almost the same spot, Polo. I just don't seem to be able to resize my own snapshots to a suitable size to post them here. Tjey come out huge or too small. When I try to resize with Image Shack my computer freezes. I'm a total disaster and a clutz.

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Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 11:53:

Ok Desi now I understand.

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Medellin Traveler says on Feb 9, 2008, 12:34:

Desideria, this is all you need for posting pictures... http://tinypic.com/index.php upload and resize for "message board" and then copy the link and post. In the past I used slide.com but did not like the advertisment appearing on the photo.

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 9, 2008, 12:42:

Ok let me try...I've always used tinypic but the pics have come out too large...see if I can get this right once in my life.

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 9, 2008, 12:46:

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 9, 2008, 12:48:

Thanx MT. I have no idea WHY, but it came out the right size.

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 9, 2008, 12:48:

duplicate

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Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 12:49:

Billyb, I just got it now "Colombian style family reunion" jajaja

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Lisa Zee says on Feb 9, 2008, 13:19:

Is that Cartagena El Polo??? muy hermosa foto.
Please write where are the pics taken. Thank you all. When I learn how to post pics I will.

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 13:43:

Killer pic Polo, I love the way they have restored old Cartagena.

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 13:57:

Campesinos Paisas outside of Sta. Rosa, Risaralda.

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Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 13:58:

Billyb, you really know how to take good pictures.

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:00:

19th century casona, Sta Rosa.

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:04:

Is that a hotel, billy?

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:05:

Thanks monpi. I think Desi had a great idea with this thread and tinypic is finally letting me post pics. I have some great pics of Cauca and specially Silvia, but they are on paper. When i get them scanned,i'll post them.

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:08:

No Desi, that's my cousin's finca. The funny thing is he doesn't really like it, so we get to use it when we like and i love the place myself..

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:12:

Here's the finca's donkey, we call him Chavez, but he's not dumb.

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:16:

My favorite part of the countryside is the guaduales (bamboo groves) like the ones you see in this pic.

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:22:

LOL billy....
great pics and that finca is really a beauty, I've always dreamed of living on a finca in Colombia, I fell pretty much in love with a finca in Felidia but I wouldn't dare to live there with the guerrilla roaming on the other side of the mountain.

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:23:

Rio Salento running through the Corcora valley, Quindio

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:26:

Me too, i see myself in a finca in the near future. That area around felidia is beautiful and with the batallon de alta montana Los Farallones, it is now safer, but as you know it's all relative.

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:33:

The official vehicle of El Quindio

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Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:36:

Billyb, I would love to visit Quindio would you hook me up with someone over there so they can show me around?

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:37:

Finlandia (Desi I know this has got to be your favorite town in Colombia, jaja), Quindio. Notice all the "official vehicles".

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goin_south says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:38:

El Polo... that big photo,... I could swear that is the FRENCH QUARTER IN NEW ORLEANS! EXACTAMENTE.

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:39:

Yeah, I have been in one of those....several times. Good for crossing small creeks,driving right up between the rows of coffee plants and platano trees. carrying people. supplies whatever.

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:42:

Monpi, I can't think of any off hand as my peeps are in Pereira and cali, but I will be in colombia next month and i always spend time in Quindio, so i will see if i can find somebody for you. I think Mr. Hollywood lives in Armenia and i am not sure, believe he set Arthur Brode with a jeep and guide there, they might be able to help also.

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:44:

LOL it's not Finlandia, but Filandia. I've been asked hundreds of times in Cali..."Filandia, Quindio?" "No. Finlandia, Europa". But you're right also, the town of Filandia was named after my home country but they dropped the "n" in the middle.

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:46:

No passanger or cargo limits either ;) Notice the flag Colombiche?

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:50:

jaja, Desi, you are right. I had never noticed it before. i guess your brain just assumes the spelling. Good thing you pointed it out, because there or Salento is where I want to wind up and i might have ended up buying a finca near the north pole :)

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 15:04:

BTW, Desi, how did it get it's name in the first place? I mean who named it, was one your countrymen wondering around those parts in the 1800s?

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 9, 2008, 15:20:

I have no idea, billy. It's just something I read on the net. I don't think it has been any of my countrymen roaming the Colombian Andes who gave that town its name; rather a local politician who thought it sounded cool... I've never been in Filandia myself, but I have a friend whose father was born in that town and every time we meet I get to sit with the old man and talk about the meaning of the name of his home town ....:)

There are very few Finns who have actually lived in Colombia for more than perhaps a couple of years and most of those people have been sent there by their employers. I'm one of very, very few Finns who have lived in Colombia on their own initiative over a long period of time.

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Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 15:22:

Ok billyb it's sounds like good plan. Take more pleasant pictures on your next trip!!

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Medellin Traveler says on Feb 9, 2008, 15:33:

El Pueblo de Venecia - Sunday afternoon

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Medellin Traveler says on Feb 9, 2008, 15:37:

El Pueblo de Venecia

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juli says on Feb 9, 2008, 20:29:

Wow, this is excellent. Thanks so much. I´m suprised that no one has any photos of Santa Fe de Antioquia. Of course I do but they are on paper. Showing my age...

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goin_south says on Feb 9, 2008, 20:55:

Hey RAAAAAAAY..... did you ever answer I-Pod's Q?
"Where are those lakes????"
I know I've seen those photos before, but can't remember where they are.
maybe someone else can say?
Billyb?
Desi?
oh... 'cuse me... she's sleeping.

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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Medellin Traveler says on Feb 9, 2008, 20:59:

Mariscal Robledo Hotel in Santa Fe de Antioquia

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 21:01:

GS, those lakes are in El PeÑol, Antioquia.

here are some more pics of them.

http://travel.webshots.com/album/552890542kdXiRw

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Medellin Traveler says on Feb 9, 2008, 21:02:

Santa Fe de Antioquia

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Medellin Traveler says on Feb 9, 2008, 21:04:

Santa Fe de Antioquia

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goin_south says on Feb 9, 2008, 21:06:

We are doomed... here in usa.... look what we have made a mess...
look what we've to choose from for next president.

Fk it! Let's all go... back to Colombia.

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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Medellin Traveler says on Feb 9, 2008, 21:08:

The invasion of Santa Fe de Antioquia

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 21:14:

Equestrian trail, Club Campestre, Cali.

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 21:20:

Three hundred year old church in Buga, Valle.

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 21:27:

Rio Magdalena, at Girardot, Cundinamarca.

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 21:30:

El PeÑol, Girardot, (not to be confused with the one in Antioquia).

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 21:39:

La Linea, Quindio/Tolima.

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billyb says on Feb 9, 2008, 21:41:

Buga, Valle.

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Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 21:46:

I just watched the video about Salento, Quindio posted by Medoblado. Love the country side.

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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 9, 2008, 23:12:

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lpdiver says on Feb 9, 2008, 23:43:

Gee, working night shift does have it's rewards!!!!

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Catfish35 says on Feb 9, 2008, 23:45:

RAAAY may correct me, but those lakes look to be the ones about an 1.5 hours outside MED. You get great views when flying. MEDELLIN is one of most beautiful flights coming in. The plane usually takes a low approach for a very long time and hugs the valleys. Amazing!
It looks like the lakes outside Med, but dunno.
Hope to be there Friday night for about 30 days if anybody wants to hook up for a Sasparilla or lech caliente! Lemme know! First one or two my treat!
Peace

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 10, 2008, 03:12:

Mitch, couldn't help yourself, could you?

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Medellin Traveler says on Feb 10, 2008, 06:15:

Did Elmo hijack Mitch's PBH account?

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RAAAY says on Feb 10, 2008, 06:28:

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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Monpirri says on Feb 10, 2008, 06:31:

Where's the location? What part of Colombia?

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RAAAY says on Feb 10, 2008, 06:55:

Monpirri...........shhhhh........I don't want to say............don't want it to get overun with tourists.

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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 10, 2008, 09:43:

Desideria, sorry :(

MT, lol had to spike things up a little.


ok ok.... no more late night pbhing for me after coming home a little drunk.

lol

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manINred says on Feb 10, 2008, 10:23:

Lots of tourists know about it, the ones who come to Medellin generally go there RAY.

Monpirri, I believe the youtube vid is el Penol, Guatape. Very nice indeed.

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 10, 2008, 10:26:

It was just a quarter past 11 Mitch. Too early to be seriously drunk....

Billy, that family on horseback on Club Campestre's equestrian trail ...people you know?

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RAAAY says on Feb 10, 2008, 10:36:

Desideria says on Sunday February 10th, 2008 10:26:

It was just a quarter past 11 Mitch. Too early to be seriously drunk....




Desi.............you're obviously not a dedicated drinker............

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 10, 2008, 10:42:

Desi... me gusta el traguito como buen paisa miamor.

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RAAAY says on Feb 10, 2008, 10:52:

manINred says on Sunday February 10th, 2008 10:23:

..." Lots of tourists know about it, the ones who come to Medellin generally go there RAY."


My comment was a joke..........It's already a huge tourist area..........has anyone here made the climb to the top...??

I looked at the stairs........thought about the two packs of Malboro each day........declined the climb............I imagine it is beautifull from up there.....

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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goin_south says on Feb 10, 2008, 10:54:

Great foto of Medellin, Mitch.
nice panaramic view... so many times, people only get a part of it.

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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manINred says on Feb 10, 2008, 10:58:

yeah RAAY I climbed to the top a couple of years ago. It was really nice. I'll post pics when I learn how.

To be honest, when I went, the only other tourists were Colombian. Since I blend in with my dark complexion, technically there was not a gringo in sight ;) so don't worry, I doubt it has become infested with gringos. In fact, I don't think you have to worry about that with Medellin anytime soon.

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RAAAY says on Feb 10, 2008, 11:05:

Manfred............I've been twice..............always a lot of people...........all seemed Colombian.....and I agree...........I can't see large amounts of " regular " tourists in Medellin anytime soon...................but it is getting better slowly...........

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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Catfish35 says on Feb 10, 2008, 12:30:

The Lakes

The name escaped me until today when I spoke with my funny little honey who reminded me.
Some of you asked the name and also for you kind folks who are visiting in the future when I am long gone from this site. La Piedra is the name and my times were off a bit it is about 2 hours north of Medellin. They are man made lakes as stated and loaded with little islands and vacation homes.
There is a large rock there that you can climb (I could not because I slipped and fell into a bottle of Family Reserva the night before) to take pics.
Good luck and enjoy!
Peace

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Monpirri says on Feb 10, 2008, 13:19:

Colombia: Los Llanos Orientales

Joropera

MI LLANO ES UN PARAISO

Las Mujeres de Mi Tierra

Así es Colombia!!!

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travelingirl says on Feb 10, 2008, 13:39:

Plaza de Bolivar


Virgen de Guadalupe with Monserrate in the background


Bogota street performer who made the children laugh, which in turn, made me laugh


Andres CDR after a soccer win


Descending Cerro de Guadalupe


Wedding in Cartagena


My guide taking a break from our horseriding in the Boyaca department

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Monpirri says on Feb 10, 2008, 13:44:

Himno de Villavicencio

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 10, 2008, 13:46:

Travelingirl, great pics but would you mind adding a description to each?

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lpdiver says on Feb 10, 2008, 15:09:

Here is a link to a previous posting about my trip to El Penol complete with photos (since a few of you asked for more photos.)

http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/post/a-daytrip-to-el-penol-photos/

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RAAAY says on Feb 10, 2008, 17:17:

.

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Lisa Zee says on Feb 10, 2008, 17:21:

El Penol is one of my favorite places, I have 2 brothers that have fincas there. Last August we were there for a week, we loved, hiking, canoeing, sailing, fishing, swimming in creeks, and the dam, there are many things you can do there.
When I was a little girl I climbed up, then it was very, extremely dangerous, the stairs were made with wood and rope and they would swing!, and all the stairs were missing some steps and they were moldy! talk about scary!!!!. every time I go I say" this is the last time!

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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Monpirri says on Feb 10, 2008, 18:07:

Even though no one dares to talk about the beauty of los Llanos or just because the majority here don’t know much about it, los Llanos Orientales is one of the most beautiful places in Colombia and even more interesting, los Llanos’ natural splendid beauty is not the only attractive feature they have, they also have an unique culture and customs.
Last comment for the road, Llaneros don’t go out to get cowboys hats and other stuff from Australia or from other parts of the world because they have their own there in Los Llanos Orientales.

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Lisa Zee says on Feb 10, 2008, 18:21:

Yes los Llanos is beautiful indeed, I have been there also. I loved the sunsets

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Monpirri says on Feb 10, 2008, 18:50:

Indeed medallo has beautiful weather and lovely arepas de choclo...

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RAAAY says on Feb 10, 2008, 19:26:

All from Isla Rosairo.........

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getting a massage .............

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Lisa Zee says on Feb 10, 2008, 19:35:

Finca en Tamesis, Antioquia.

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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billyb says on Feb 10, 2008, 19:45:

"Billy, that family on horseback on Club Campestre's equestrian trail ...people you know?"

Desi, family.

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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Lisa Zee says on Feb 10, 2008, 20:08:

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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Lisa Zee says on Feb 10, 2008, 20:10:

Riding horses on our way to go swimming in rivers

My first photos in PBH weeeeeehhh

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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billyb says on Feb 10, 2008, 20:10:

Lisa, those are some good looking horses.

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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Lisa Zee says on Feb 10, 2008, 20:12:

Riding horses on our way to go swimming in rivers

My first photos in PBH weeeeeehhh

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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Lisa Zee says on Feb 10, 2008, 20:14:

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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Lisa Zee says on Feb 10, 2008, 20:17:

Thanks, yes they were beautiful, we were 15, and went 2 days about 4 hours each days.

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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Lisa Zee says on Feb 10, 2008, 20:19:

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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Lisa Zee says on Feb 10, 2008, 20:19:

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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Monpirri says on Feb 10, 2008, 20:22:

Thank you RAAAY

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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goin_south says on Feb 10, 2008, 21:00:

some good looking horses, Lisa.
which one is billyb?

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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goin_south says on Feb 10, 2008, 21:02:

as I don't believe anyone else above has said ... I gotta sneak a credit in here, for one of the fearless moderators of pbh... and say...
.. ... .. .. .. this is one of the better threads ever,... on pbh.
... ... so, how do you say?
...........................kudos a Desideria :-)

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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billyb says on Feb 10, 2008, 21:08:

"some good looking horses, Lisa.
which one is billyb?"

GS, look underneath for the hung one, jajaja.

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 10, 2008, 21:20:

Billy, are those the kids you call "knuckleheads"?

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billyb says on Feb 10, 2008, 21:22:

jaja, no, the knuckleheads live in calif and those live in Cali. Although the knuckleheads will be making their first visit to Colombia next month.

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 10, 2008, 21:23:

Thanx, goin_, ;) (I'm goin too, soon, goin to work...bah)

Mompis you know I love llanero music it's just very hard finding good videos. I'd love to hear more stories too.

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Monpirri says on Feb 11, 2008, 05:06:

I found some good ones, sorry I do not have stories but I have music, maybe Robert Jorge or Lily03 could post some good stories. Where's Lily03 anyway?

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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Robert Jorge says on Feb 11, 2008, 21:47:

I have shared most stories ... I need to get back and get some more!

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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RAAAY says on Feb 12, 2008, 14:47:

....


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Today....

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.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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Colombiche says on Feb 12, 2008, 20:16:

"Colombiche: no hables mal pues de los paisas miamor please."

Primero, nunca hable mal de los paisas.

Segundo, soy 100% paisa o es que vos crees que paisas son solamente los de Medellin?

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Colombiche says on Feb 12, 2008, 20:20:

Ademas ese regionalismo tan cerrado me parece ingenuo y contraproducente. La sociedad paisa necesita evolucionar y volver a ser tan emprendores y berracos como nuestros ancestros..... pero con una vision mas amplia del mundo.... Ese ya es un tema que da para una charla muy larga.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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webmanco says on Feb 12, 2008, 21:01:

Alguien quiere Cuy?

No hay extremo cierto o verdadero, porque los extremos opacan, enruedan, (lavan cerebros) verdades. Yotas

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Lisa Zee says on Feb 12, 2008, 21:07:

San Andres Playa San Luis

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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webmanco says on Feb 13, 2008, 09:19:

No hay extremo cierto o verdadero, porque los extremos opacan, enruedan, (lavan cerebros) verdades. Yotas

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eywed says on Feb 13, 2008, 09:31:

This Finca is just 45 minutes outside Medellin. I really loved thisplace. I love the Porch that goes all the way around. The up stairs is just wide open for parties. I could live here oh yes I sure could.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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Lisa Zee says on Feb 13, 2008, 09:48:

There are so many fincas all over Colombia. I rather live in a finca than the city.
This is in Llanogrande 45mts from Medellin by the airport in Rionegro. Beautiful views and very peaceful.

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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Lisa Zee says on Feb 13, 2008, 09:53:

View from the back.

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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eywed says on Feb 13, 2008, 09:56:

Very Nice Lisa.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 13, 2008, 10:04:

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Lisa Zee says on Feb 13, 2008, 10:10:

Thank you eyewed, yours is very nice also.

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 13, 2008, 10:13:

A finca on the carretera al mar, km. 30. inside.

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msaucey says on Feb 13, 2008, 10:25:

WOW... I can't believe I've totally missed this thread.... I'll have to share some pics... ummm... maybe I'll upload tonight....

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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webmanco says on Feb 13, 2008, 10:30:

"I'm in agreement!!! Nudity on and off the board are right up my alley!... =)"


I am waiting :-)

No hay extremo cierto o verdadero, porque los extremos opacan, enruedan, (lavan cerebros) verdades. Yotas

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msaucey says on Feb 13, 2008, 10:44:

Sorry web, not on this post.... We are trying to show the OTHER side of Colombia.... maybe, later... you know... later...

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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analyzethis1 says on Feb 13, 2008, 11:38:

Webmanco will be waiting for a very very long loooooong time msaucey! hehehe...

There are two kinds of gratitude: The sudden kind we feel for what we receive, and the larger kind we feel for what we give. E.A. Robinson

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Monpirri says on Feb 13, 2008, 11:50:

Desi, the photos son caleñas?

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 13, 2008, 11:59:

Yes, from a friend's house on the road to Buenaventura, km. 30. It's a small community with a tienda and a school. This is the school:

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El Polo says on Feb 13, 2008, 12:14:

Mi pueblo de rumba, after the cabalgatas

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RAAAY says on Feb 19, 2008, 20:10:

All from the eco-park just outside Medellin...........

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.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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Lisa Zee says on Feb 19, 2008, 20:31:

Is this where they have place with a big, great display of "bugs" an butterflies?. Nice.

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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webmanco says on Feb 19, 2008, 20:39:

No hay extremo cierto o verdadero, porque los extremos opacan, enruedan, (lavan cerebros) verdades. Yotas

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Lisa Zee says on Feb 19, 2008, 20:47:

Te tiraste en este bello post! no joda!.

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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RAAAY says on Feb 20, 2008, 05:26:

Up the coast this week-end.............can't remember the name of this little town............has a reputation for hippies............name anyone..??

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.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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island girl says on Feb 20, 2008, 05:43:

I think tha's Taganga, near Santa Marta. Is it nice?

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island girl says on Feb 20, 2008, 05:43:

I think that's Taganga, near Santa Marta. Is it nice?

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RAAAY says on Feb 20, 2008, 05:48:

Taganga.............yeah..that rings a bell.............lovely little spot.....very laid back.....a lot of foreign hippie types.......you'd think you were looking at a movie from the sixties.....

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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island girl says on Feb 20, 2008, 05:51:

Cool, Im coming to Colombia in a couple months Im gonna put it on my "places to go" list ... glad you had a good time RAAY. Any suggestions on places to stay/eat?

Webmanco Im digging that music video, who are those guys and where is it filmed?

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webmanco says on Feb 20, 2008, 06:11:

It is Choco, they sing Rap Pacific style

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El Polo says on Feb 20, 2008, 06:37:

Palenquera Stand

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El Polo says on Feb 20, 2008, 06:38:

Paso Fino

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 20, 2008, 06:38:

The song they are doing is a traditional "alabao" from Chocó, better known as a Christmas carol or villancico, "Velo que bonito".

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Monpirri says on Feb 20, 2008, 06:40:

Great shots El Polo.

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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Colombiche says on Feb 20, 2008, 07:50:

Polo I loved the photo of the Paso Fino horse! I did a lot of horseback riding growing up. My uncle had a paso fino that looks a lot like the one on your photo, riding is is amazing, they have this diagonal gallop.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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El Polo says on Feb 20, 2008, 07:57:

I will take more pictures in my upcoming trip

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Colombiche says on Feb 20, 2008, 08:08:

Is that your horse?

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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El Polo says on Feb 20, 2008, 09:12:

Its my grandfathers, he has 2 of them the black one and a white one.

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webmanco says on Feb 20, 2008, 12:23:

No hay extremo cierto o verdadero, porque los extremos opacan, enruedan, (lavan cerebros) verdades. Yotas

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 21, 2008, 22:29:

Esperando al bus, Silvia, Cauca

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Feb 24, 2008, 13:34:

kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Feb 24, 2008, 13:53:

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 13:59:

thanks Kat.
Fond memories... when I see the photos of the Restaurante de San Ysidro!
One of the 'Momentos Mas Especial de Mi Vida'! con 'Señora Pastusa' :-)

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Feb 24, 2008, 14:12:

Monpirri says on Feb 24, 2008, 14:12:

Kat, really nice photographs!

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Feb 24, 2008, 14:27:

goin_south says on Feb 24, 2008, 14:30:

RESTAURANTE SANTA CLARA (MONSERRATE) BOGOTA
???
I'm wondering .. :-)))
It has to be just as good, or maybe better!
If that were possible.
Well... if no one has eaten there, then I think I may have to 'REPORT BACK' in a few weeks.. to let you know... after a certain 'other momentos occasion .

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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Lisa Zee says on Feb 24, 2008, 15:13:

Kat that is a great idea, and beautiful pics. I went to Puerto Lopez 100 years ago!. I did no see big rivers just little creeks ( and they were hot), but like I said, it was very long ago. I am glad to see it has so much water, because I remember it was the first time in my life I experience HOOOOOT!!!! weather.

Thanks for sharing great pictures about our beautiful Colombia.

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Feb 25, 2008, 03:51:

Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Feb 25, 2008, 05:07:

Great pics, kat, keep'em coming. I will have to visit that part of the country too, some day. Another area I'd like to go is Huila, I've got some good friends there:)

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msaucey says on Feb 25, 2008, 21:58:

Looking down the River Fonce (San Gil, Santender) -My mom almost fell over... Hysterical!


Rainy day in San Gil... Like a flippin flood....


Plaza Simon Bolivar - Bolivar Desnudo (Pereira, Risaralda) - Can you tell I'm a tourist!... lol


Bogota View from Monserrate - in case we haven't seen this particular angle...


Teleforico to Monserrate - Bogota


Cargo Carriers to Monserrate, (aka burros)

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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msaucey says on Feb 25, 2008, 22:15:

Finca de tobacco (Curinti, Santender) - I can't believe people smoke this stuff, yuck!


Paragliding over Curinti - sooooo beautiful


Photo from top of the Finca... okay, maybe while paragliding, I don't remember, it's been like 5 months!


Trying to get control.... Very windy...


Our Cabanas in San Gil... This campestre was very peaceful, I could hear myself think and was quite alarmed by all the noises in my head... Mosquito repellant worked!...


Pool at the Hotel


Waterfall in San Gil - took me forever to climb up here

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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goin_south says on Feb 25, 2008, 22:26:

How Can Anyone Not Love Colombia!
I've been here for almost three years, and this is the Best Thread Ever.
Keep it rolling!
Great Job.... Mi Cariñosa!
Yeah! Dat B U, Saucey!
incredible foto de Bogota, from Monserrate...one of my all time fond memories, being up there.. seeing the expansiveness...

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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msaucey says on Feb 25, 2008, 22:27:

This is where we stood and looked up pondering if we should walk up or take the teleferico.... hmmmm... Teleferico one hands down!


Rapell in San Vicente (Termales), I of course not prepared did it in sandals! Cuz, I rock!

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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goin_south says on Feb 25, 2008, 22:38:

I wanna go home!
(welll.. mi casa segunda... muy pronto!)

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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MaFe says on Feb 26, 2008, 08:13:

GS I want to go home too!! It is incredible that there are COLOMBIANOS who refuse to go back to their country! Que ignorantes!

Que bello pais, que orgullo, que bellesa...

This thread can't die...post pictures people!!

MS...I liked your pictures...que bellesa!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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msaucey says on Feb 26, 2008, 08:35:

Okay, so it took me about 2 weeks to get around to posting the pic's, pero, bueno, I do, do what I say I will... eventually...

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Feb 26, 2008, 14:45:

Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Mar 1, 2008, 03:59:

msaucey lovely pics..everybody, keep them coming, tell stories too, about the "other Colombia" of the pueblos, of the veredas, of the mountains and the plains, beaches and islands, deserts and jungle....people who don't get publicity, who hardly are known to exist, but yet, are the heart and soul of Colombia.

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RAAAY says on Mar 1, 2008, 04:19:

Kat................Oriente Antioqueno, up in Penol, Guatape,

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Nov 18, 2009, 12:11: