The Traveler:
There is a ‘Field of Dreams’ joke there, I’m sure. Is this Hell? No, It’s Columbia. And there’s not corn fields, but traffic and coca, and all sorts of sights to see.
But basically, you can assume that I’ve been on what you might want to call my best behavior on account of not wanting to be found (or not found) dead.
Some random thoughts:
•if you’re a US Traveler, even with your super awesome get into the country free card like I got, leaving Columbia is something you should be prepared to take a while. Several hours. My bags were opened no less than five times trying to leave the country.
•Bogota has bad traffic & terrible smog, but really, really cool people. Everyone was so happy that I didn’t assume they were narco traffickers, that the typical Latin hospitality and warmth shone through, even through that TERRIBLE SMOG.
•All Libertarians should have to visit Columbia to see what life is really like without all those pesky laws and government regulations. Theory in practice. Go for it, and report back.
•Medellin is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Good good, hot women, beautiful scenery. Next time I’m renting a motorcycle.
•Spirit Airlines is like riding in a used car dealership with a lower class of passenger. I describe their passengers as falling squarely into 1 of 3 groups:
- People wanting a super economical ticket to someplace exotic and thankful that the plane didn’t crash
- people wanting a super economical ticket to someplace exotic and who enjoy bitching about how everything on the airline is an extra charge
- me.
I had the misfortune to be around a large group of people in group 2. their exchange about how there’s add on seat fees, they charge for coffee, they charge for carry ons, and etc went on forever. To the point that a little me had to slip out:
“why did you pick Spirit?” I asked.
“Because American Airlines was going to charge 1200 bucks for my ticket” he said.
“I paid about three hundred for mine… “ I said.
“Yeah, me too.” He said, not sure where I was going.
“So, you ever hear the phrase: there’s no such thing as a free lunch?”
There isn’t. my add ons probably totaled another 500 bucks. But so there you are 800 bucks to go to Columbia. Not bad. And the people at spirit are nice enough though they come across as a soulless version of Southwest. But they didn’t deserve the constant shit they were taking from a bargain hunter.
