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Ginger0

@Ginger0

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American expat in Colombia

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American, In a relationship

Speaks English and alittle Spanish

Registration: 22 September 2016

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Ginger0 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Texas Bred

Obtaining Drivers License by Texas Bred

What or how do I go about obtaining a drivers license in Colombia? I would at least, if nothing else, be able to own and ride around on a scooter. Wonder if they have the drivers test available in English?

Ginger0 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Texas Bred

Obtaining Drivers License by Texas Bred

What or how do I go about obtaining a drivers license in Colombia? I would at least, if nothing else, be able to own and ride around on a scooter. Wonder if they have the drivers test available in English?

Ginger0

I was just working on getting my drivers license in Rio Negro. Word has it that new laws past in congress here that they are going to make it more difficult to get license. More $$$ and classes. So get your license in 2016 before laws change. ... Read More

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8 years ago
Texas Bred

LIVING IN rIO nEGRO by Texas Bred

Anyone have any thoughts about the living conditions in Rio Negro? Want to know if it's safe to live there and what activities for the Old Texas Boy can do in the town?

Ginger0

Yes I would think so. You'll have to contact a realtor to find out for sure. Good luck! Read More

Ginger0 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Texas Bred

Obtaining Drivers License by Texas Bred

What or how do I go about obtaining a drivers license in Colombia? I would at least, if nothing else, be able to own and ride around on a scooter. Wonder if they have the drivers test available in English?

Ginger0

I see the cops setting up road blocks many weekends in Rio Negro(Llanogrande) Only one way through. They're checking paperwork. Also they stop people at the toll booth. I've heard it's easy to get a drivers license here. I don't know ... Read More

Ginger0 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Texas Bred

LIVING IN rIO nEGRO by Texas Bred

Anyone have any thoughts about the living conditions in Rio Negro? Want to know if it's safe to live there and what activities for the Old Texas Boy can do in the town?

Ginger0

We're in Llanogrande in the country Read More

Ginger0 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Texas Bred

LIVING IN rIO nEGRO by Texas Bred

Anyone have any thoughts about the living conditions in Rio Negro? Want to know if it's safe to live there and what activities for the Old Texas Boy can do in the town?

Ginger0

Yes every place on earth is warmer now than it used to be. I don't use on line weather sites and look forward to getting an outside thermometer. I was told they have dry seasons and wet seasons not summer winter spring fall as we know it. Yes ... Read More

Ginger0 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Texas Bred

LIVING IN rIO nEGRO by Texas Bred

Anyone have any thoughts about the living conditions in Rio Negro? Want to know if it's safe to live there and what activities for the Old Texas Boy can do in the town?

Ginger0

The jet noise bothered me at first but have gotten used to it. The positive out weighs the negative here. Sorry can't tell u about casinos. Temps are pretty constant here year round. 70-75 during the day. 60 at night. Warms up quickly in the ... Read More

Ginger0 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Texas Bred

LIVING IN rIO nEGRO by Texas Bred

Anyone have any thoughts about the living conditions in Rio Negro? Want to know if it's safe to live there and what activities for the Old Texas Boy can do in the town?

Ginger0

I've heard they teach at the university of EFIT in Rio Negro Read More

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8 years ago
Priscilla

Your best business development ideas in Colombia by Priscilla

Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Colombia is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...

Ginger0

Priscilla et al, I've been involved in resturants, bookstores, woodworking, organic farming, fair trade(helping people in poverty get their products to market and receive a fair wage) real estate remodeling and commercial diving. Yes I'm ... Read More

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8 years ago
Priscilla

Are you happy in Colombia? by Priscilla

Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Colombia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...

Ginger0

Frank r u keeping up with how pot is becoming legal everywhere? Medicinally It's curing cancer, seizures, PTSD, helps with pain, MS, etc. Colorado made $450 million in 2015 in taxes for schools. This could be the answer for Colombia for their ... Read More

Ginger0 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Are you happy in Colombia? by Priscilla

Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Colombia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...

Ginger0

I don't know if we can solve the worlds problems when the population keeps growing!!! Read More

Ginger0 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Are you happy in Colombia? by Priscilla

Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Colombia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...

Ginger0

So glad to hear u r doing what u r doing Frank!!It would be great to go after the dead beat dads too. We need more people like u!! There are many dead beat dads everywhere.(on your first post) For some reason they think they don't have to be ... Read More

Ginger0 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Are you happy in Colombia? by Priscilla

Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Colombia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...

Ginger0

Frank tell us alittle bit about yourself? Where are u living getting these details? How long have u been here? Where r u from?I'm afraid those awful details about poverty n young girls is everywhere. Even the US. That's why education is so ... Read More

Ginger0 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Are you happy in Colombia? by Priscilla

Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Colombia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...

Ginger0

Colombians have more holidays than the US and they are more educated than most of the children. They do go to school more which can contribute to their happiness factor. It would be interesting to study their brain compared to a US brain. I think ... Read More

Ginger0 replied to a thread
8 years ago
dinodna

Is there alot of buzz about the Zika Virus? by dinodna

Hi again! For those of you already in Colombia, are people making a big deal about the Zika Virus? I am a female who is thinking about starting a family in the next couple of years and am planning on, coincidentally, moving to Colombia by then. In ...

Ginger0

Frogs too Read More