Headed to Baq for personal introduction through Latin Wife in June...

[purogringo]

Greetings, everyone, from a long time lurker--well, for the past 9 months or so--now a first time poster.

I'm a 41 year old gringo who speaks decent spanish and is interested in exploring the idea of meeting a latin woman for a potential wife. And after perusing the archives and trip reports over the past several months, I've decided to go with the $1475 personal introduction package through Latin-Wife in Barranquilla. Cartagena looks like a much more charming city, but the agencies there don't appear to be of the same caliber. Alas.

So far I've found Jamie's service to be very prompt and complete. He does not appear to be a schmoozer--just a straightforward guy like you'd meet on the east coast of the US--all business and no bull.

Upon signing up, I was sent a very thorough email on what to expect in terms of service and accommodations, as well as a very comprehensive list of questions to bring to introductions. Using the advanced search function on the site, I then browsed through the list of available women that had updated their profile in the past week and sent him about a dozen that I was interested in.

Apparently that was not enough, so he prompted me for more. I then took out the "last updated" field and found another 30 or so that I found attractive and sent that list in. (Of note, I'd say all had been updated within the past month.) Since then, I've noticed that several of the women from the second search have updated their profiles, which I suppose suggests that they are actually engaged in the process on the other end.

I'll be leaving for Colombia in about 3-4 weeks and hope that I have some time--but not too much time--to post a trip report or two. If anyone has recommendations on places to check out or to avoid in Barranquilla and nearby, I'd appreciate any tips on where to find interesting architecture, cultural sites, and local cuisine. Good day trips would be nice as well. Let me just say that I'd prefer to explore the local culture and am not really looking for the best place to find pizza or chinese food, if that makes sense.

Thanks in advance,
Purogringo

[Jeff S]

Welcome Puro. You've come to the right place. Sounds like you're on your way.

[papajeff]

Ill be there in 4 days and will keep ya posted..lol..ive been packed for a week now, I have to agree with ya on the NO BULL part, thats more east east coast lol...but like he states no bells and whistles. as for the list, yeah seems every question was covered but shoe size and I aint going down there to buy shoes..lol if I had one request I would have assistanst fill in more of the questions for the girls. Seems like every time the girls updates  they answer more. One suggestion I have for you as the weeks go on and you add girls write down theyre numbers i sent the same number in more than once....keep ya updated
jeff

[singlefather no more]

papajeff,

Have a great time next week and listen very seriously to what ray tells you..If you follow his guidance you will do well.. Listen to your big head and not your little head..

purogringo,

Welcome to the board and good luck.. Yeah Jamie is a no bullshi*t guy..

singlefather


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[raycjs]

Purogringo

Welcome to the board and i wish you good luck
Jamie's service is the way to go.


Ray


PS:  S.F. i will keep papajeff in line and on the right track we are set to meet in Bar
he will do just fine

Ray