Trip to Panama/Colombia

[John O]

After several unsuccessful trips to Cali with the now-defunct LC, I decided to try letter-writing again. I've been writing to several TLC ladies the last 2 months. Thank God for Email. Five years ago when I tried TLC, it was all snail mail.

Wouldn't you know it, my top 3 ladies are in 3 different countries: Peru, Panama & Colombia. Do-o-o-o-h!

So, where do I go on my 9-day vacation?

Because of scheduling, I've decided to visit my #2 lady in Panama for a couple of days, then hop down to Barranquilla (1 hr. away) for a week to meet #3 and several more on my list.

My #1 lady has a killer weekday schedule, so it would be better to see her on a weekend. Plus, I don't have any other penpals in Peru, in case #1 doesn't work out. I can try a long weekend in the fall, or wait till she gets her tourist visa (hopefully her Oct. interview at the embassy is successful) & meet her in the U.S. later this year.

As a famous idiot (me) once said, Visiting penpals is like a box of chocolates... You never know what you're gonna get.

I don't know Barranquilla, so any advice (lodging, eatings, outings) will be welcome.

Suerte to all... John O.

[buzzy]

... in response to Trip to Panama/Colombia, posted by John O on Aug 21, 2001

Ok...I'd rather spend time in Barstow than visit Barranquilla.  Well...that might be a little harsh. But I'd stay at the Hotel Puerta del Sol in BQ.  It's very nice, good food, nice pool and bar, and friendly employees.  There's another one but I don't recall the name.  It's even nicer and close to this hotel.  Beyond the hotel there's not much, in my opinion.  Good luck.

[pack]

... in response to Trip to Panama/Colombia, posted by John O on Aug 21, 2001

hi john o, you want to be talking to cali-vet. that guy knows more about colombia than anyone iv ever met...he's been everywhere in that country.

[Cali vet]

... in response to Re: Trip to Panama/Colombia, posted by pack on Aug 22, 2001

Hey Pack thanks for the vote of confidence. Actually there's a lot of Colombia I haven't seen and probobly never will at least volontarily. After you're fully recovered don't forget about that night class we talked about. I'm in one now myself. Just one night a week. You'll find you're ahead of the other beginners because of your Colombian experiences. Go easy and take care. Cali-vet

[pack]

... in response to Re: Re: Trip to Panama/Colombia, posted by Cali vet on Aug 22, 2001

yes i have not forgot about your advice...thanks! ok so theres two or three places you havent actually set foot on in colombia...you still are a walking map of colombia . take care cali-vet maybe our paths will cross again in colombia...hope so i enjoyed your company. c ya