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... in response to rookie, posted by colman on Dec 25, 2002

Hello forum, I am a Colombian American male living in the great city of Chicago. Last time I vacationed in Colombia was in August/Sep. of 1998. My parents, brother and I went to Pereira(Risaralda) and Ibague(Tolima). I speak Spanish--el dicho es que uno le saluda a una muchacha en Pereira y ya anda en la cama con uno---lol--loosely translated- the saying says if you greet a girl Pereira she already goes to bed with you--no harm taken or given for the most part, Colombia has regional pride and sometimes it presents itself uninvited. I have been a sporatic fan of this forum and have found it to be informative and interesting for the most part. I look forward to sharing thougts, cultural differnces and great ideas on the subject matter--Colman

... in response to Re: rookie, posted by colman on Dec 25, 2002

Hello Colman how are you? I will be going to Cali Colombia in Feburary. I have also corresponded with chicas from Pereira and Ibague. I would love an opportunity to learn more about Colombia from you. Any information you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Email me. Lets chat.

... in response to Re: Re: rookie, posted by Fingaroll5 on Dec 26, 2002

Hello Finagaroll5, sure, I would be glad to offer any information that you would wish to know about. For starters, the reason I visited Pereira and Ibague is because my father is from Ibague and my mother is from Pereira.  Well about Pereira--they have recented erected a bridge connecting Pereira to "Dos Quebradas", a growing sister-city of Pereira--they call it el "viaducto"--pretty modern, relatively speaking.  My father is full of pride with Ibague, Tolima--every Spanish-speaking friend of mine usually goes through one of his "orgullo" episodes.  For instance, Tolima is considered Colombia's official music "departamento". At first I didn't really like listening to this music but after investing time deciphering the words-I must say, I love it--Bambuco, San Juanero, played by the "tiple"(authentic Colombian guitar from Tolima) are some of the styles. Well--Ibague-if I can compare to the U.S. is like a very laid back, southern state--beautiful people--and the women are more or less reluctant to leave it, its a very proud people. Pereira is a very lively city. A city with many internal immigrants--its closer to Cali-but not to wild. Pereira was part of Antioqua department--the capital being Medellin--so it has more of that "paisa" mentality--I found the women there to be extremely beautiful--well I have written a loadful, I go to this forum about 3 times a week-so I will answer any of your questions honestly and to the best of my ability.  Colman

... in response to Re: Re: Re: rookie, posted by colman on Dec 27, 2002

I didn't ask the question but I sure enjoyed your informative answer. I made a day trip once to Pereira from Manizales but we only went to the zoo. Anyway thanks for a really interesting and well informed post.

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Re: rookie, posted by Cali vet on Dec 27, 2002

Hello, yes I know that zoo, its right by the airport.  A modest zoo compared to Lincoln Park and Brookfield (Chicago) but its a nice place to go with a young lady. One thing though, I remember they did have sort of a taxiderm(sp?)/wax museum with stuffed animals that seemed alive! Its very small but interesting, it did not have any cosmetic touch-ups done to accomodate sensitive visitors-lol--but I liked it. A great restaurant in Pereira is located at a mountain top that overlooks the city, I forgot the name but uncle called it el "dedo"-lol-meaning finger because once up there it, you cant help but point out to the city with your guest/s. I think its called el Mirador. Its top-notch and an elegant dinner for two will set you back about $70-85 American dollars, this was in 1998.--Colman

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: rookie, posted by colman on Dec 28, 2002

Good god! You scare me with that dinner price, almost 200.000 pesos?! Me I'll dine in the vally. I didn't see that wax museum. The zoo I went to was laid out on a gently sloping hillside with a view off into the distance. Same place? I wonder if the taxidermy part is new. I was there in '96. Anyhow nice story about El Dedo. I remember on the bus ride back to Manizales it rained like h*ll and the bus leaked. I got drenched but didn't care.

... in response to Re: Re: rookie, posted by Fingaroll5 on Dec 26, 2002


Long time, no post...

Holla...

... in response to Yo Roll...., posted by Hoda on Dec 26, 2002

Hello Hoda wasup my brother. Man I been working these two jobs. Been kicking my tail. Holla back when you get time. Im going to Cali in Feb. I will be there for about 10 days. Gonna check out the talent. Man need info on apartment or hotel that is guest friendly.

... in response to Re: Yo Roll...., posted by Fingaroll5 on Dec 26, 2002

You might want to check this out.  Looks like a great location.  I think the mountain view is about 50 bucks a night with the city view being more expensive.

http://www.cali-bedandbreakfast.com/home

I found this on www.poorbuthappy.com

... in response to Re: Re: Yo Roll...., posted by TexasRob on Dec 26, 2002

you might wanna contact EL D i think he has some apt. connections?

... in response to Re: rookie, posted by colman on Dec 25, 2002

welcome my friend

... in response to Re: rookie, posted by colman on Dec 25, 2002

FELIZ NAVIDAD!