Scuba diving in the area of Cartagena or Barranquilla Columbia

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Sy - 06 Mar 2004 13:46 GMT

I am currently in Panama City, Panama and will be traveling to the
area of Barranquilla, Columbia within the next week.

I was wondering if there is any decent diving in that area. I was
told of a place called "Santa Marta" but can´t seem to find any
information.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Sy

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Rock The Diver - 06 Mar 2004 19:15 GMT

> I am currently in Panama City, Panama and will be traveling to the
> area of Barranquilla, Columbia within the next week.
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> Sy

Colombia the country is spelled Colombia. Try a search with the correct
spelling. I read a short time ago about a rash of kidnappings and murders
in the countryside near Barranquilla. Santa Marta is a tad north and east
of Barranquilla. Here is a link to a map of the area.

http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/colombia.html

That area of Colombia was known for cannabis cultivation and as a smuggling
route for other drugs. I think the travel advisories are still in affect
for the entire country. You may wish to check with the State Department
before traveling there. The FARC and other rebel groups have gotten more
aggressive and caution is advised for that reason. Crime is another problem
that is widespread in Colombia.

Rocky

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Greg Mossman - 06 Mar 2004 21:33 GMT

> That area of Colombia was known for cannabis cultivation and as a smuggling
> route for other drugs. I think the travel advisories are still in affect
> for the entire country.

Likewise for Northern California, another dangerous spot.

Have you read the travel advisory on Cuba? It's a real hoot.

> You may wish to check with the State Department
> before traveling there. The FARC and other rebel groups have gotten more
> aggressive and caution is advised for that reason. Crime is another problem
> that is widespread in Colombia.

Diving is a risky sport. I drive through Compton on the way to my local
dive boat. I'd rather my car break down in Cartagena than Compton.

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Alan Street - 06 Mar 2004 21:56 GMT

> Diving is a risky sport. I drive through Compton on the way to my local
> dive boat. I'd rather my car break down in Cartagena than Compton.

Isn't your car breaking down something akin to Scott's gun jamming?

<g>

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Greg Mossman - 06 Mar 2004 22:14 GMT

> > Diving is a risky sport. I drive through Compton on the way to my local
> > dive boat. I'd rather my car break down in Cartagena than Compton.
>
> Isn't your car breaking down something akin to Scott's gun jamming?

Actually, the only time I was ever pulled over for "vehicular assault" was
in South Central L.A. Fortunately I convinced the cops it was justified and
they let me go.

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Alan Street - 07 Mar 2004 05:38 GMT

#"Alan Street" <alan@nonono_irsi.com> wrote in message
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#> > Diving is a risky sport. I drive through Compton on the way to my local
#> > dive boat. I'd rather my car break down in Cartagena than Compton.
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#> Isn't your car breaking down something akin to Scott's gun jamming?
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#Actually, the only time I was ever pulled over for "vehicular assault" was
#in South Central L.A. Fortunately I convinced the cops it was justified and
#they let me go.
#
#

Defending yourself- by whatever means necessary. Pretty much a battle
cry for rec.scuba

Sounds good to me - why is there an issue?

Should I do a google search to come up to speed?

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Crownfield - 07 Mar 2004 03:26 GMT

and thus you win "The Laugh of the Day Award" !!

> <g>

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Alan Street - 07 Mar 2004 05:25 GMT

#Alan Street wrote:
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#> Greg Mossman wrote:
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#> > Diving is a risky sport. I drive through Compton on the way to my local
#> > dive boat. I'd rather my car break down in Cartagena than Compton.
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#> Isn't your car breaking down something akin to Scott's gun jamming?
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#and thus you win "The Laugh of the Day Award" !!
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Thank you.

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Rock The Diver - 06 Mar 2004 22:57 GMT

> Diving is a risky sport. I drive through Compton on the way to my local
> dive boat. I'd rather my car break down in Cartagena than Compton.

Reroute through Cartagena and you may get your druthers.

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bullshark - 07 Mar 2004 23:24 GMT

>Colombia the country is spelled Colombia. Try a search with the correct

<snip>

>I think the travel advisories are still in affect

They might even still be in "effect", despite your affectations.

bullshark

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