Donde está la rumba?!?

Written by Bessie about Colombia. Feelin' excited

If you find yourself looking for something fun to do on a Saturday night in Colombia, you simple ask: Donde está la rumba?!? English translation: Where da party at?!?

Like a broken record, I'll say it again, We love CouchSurfing. (Social networking site for travelers world-wide.) The great thing about doing it here in Colombia is that people are SO friendly and SO enthusiastic to share their country with foreigners that it's really easy to get together a great group of new Colombia friends.

So we partook twice in Medellín. The first time was a big dinner out for a very welcomed culinary change-of-pace, Mediterranean food. What the meal lacked in flavor, the spicey company more than made up for.

Then came Sunday night on a 3-day weekend. These holiday weekends are plentiful, and Colombians love a good time. In search of the right spot, we came across a gem of a Mexican bar, called Dulce Jesus Mio, aka "My Sweet Jesus!" We liked shouting that name. It was complete with a donkey for photographing, but was a little pricey. (about US$3/ drink, the beauty of foreign boozing.) So, we moved on.

We found a great spot that played everything from salsa to electronic to Reggaeton to Spain's version of The Bangles. They kept us entertained for hours, and it wasn't hard, as we ended up being a group of 20 people, locals, a few Americans, Aussies, and South Africans, all eager to boogie.

part of he CouchSurfing group; me & "side-show Bob" :)

Us taking shots of black licorice flavored Aguardiente; dancing the night away

And as it turned out, there was this raucious living room dance party going on next door, and one of the Colombians with us knew the people. So, sure, let's go! We headed over, and I can easily say Kyle and I have never been kissed and greated so warmly in our lives. (the cheek kiss is customary here). A few of us even danced a bit.

I know you're all proud - we left our footie jammies at home, and whooped it up, Colombian style!

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November 17, 2008 Mezclado: Hahaha, a few aussies alright - we are travelling to other parts of the world. Seriously Colombia is kicking some serious butt; i feel like travelling already, Nah but seriously it does seem like Colombians really know how to have a good time. Your Colombia posts have really inspired me to visit this country, maybe sooner than anticipated. Bessie, that's a mad bag (awesome purse in Australian slang ;)) your wearing in the Donkey photo - haha that's a classic photo. Keep partying guys.

BTW, when u guys come to Australia I will gladly love to show u guys around.

Cheers again from Australia.

November 18, 2008 Kyle: Sweet! Australia! We'll have to put that on the itenerary.

November 18, 2008 Kristine: Wow! Did you old married folks even stay out past 6pm?!?!? It looks dark! I'm so proud of you! :)

November 18, 2008 Kyle: Ya, it was actually 2:30 AM. We're back!

November 18, 2008 Bessie: yeah, it was later than i usually take out my dentures, but it was well worth it. ;)

November 18, 2008 selena: sounds like u guys are seriously having a blast! how cool that is to be hanging out with other visiters. and if ur goin to australia next i will be very jealous.

November 18, 2008 selena: i just saw that this site is powered by kyle's sweat. very funny lol

November 21, 2008 Linda: Bessie....your blond head stood out like a lighthouse beacon in the photos! Glad you found some fellow travelers in Colombia. It was nice to absorb some local flavor, I'm sure.