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https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/12/opinion/international-world/colombia-protests-biden.html

You are most welcome, DbD! Your idea about meeting your guy in Mexico sounds interesting. There, you would "only" need to deal with the pandemic.

My best source? My Colombian BF. Seriously though, if you don't know Spanish, look around for news from strongly bi-lingual countries like Costa Rica. As hesitant as I am to say it, FaceBook can help. Costa Rican journalist Glenda Umaña does a good job, and a click auto-translates her postings on FB can into passable English. (https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=Glenda%20Umaña). One recent post of hers, translated: My niece asks me... what's going on in Colombia? It's hard to report clearly. We do know that at least 19 families are mourning because one of their own has died, during protests and clashes that have left us open from the pain of hearing and clearly seeing shots and attacks. What began with the fury of the population over the government's tax-raising initiative has been maintained for days despite the resignation of the Minister of Finance and the announcement to backtrack tax reform. The United Nations denounces violations of human rights by the armed forces. In the middle of the pandemic and increasing contagion, the different groups are agglomerating. Some desperately imploring ceasefire from this torment that has had as the main epicenter, the city of Cali. While at the same time spreading false news that confuse the population... one wonders from a sociological point of view how it has come to this point and what impact mental health, lockdown, unemployment, economic pressures can have Covid-19 provoked that has all changed our lives. We join in prayer for the return to peace in beloved Colombia, for the 800 injured, for those who have passed away...

The situation continues to deteriorate. The issue is not "just" covid" - which is running rampant, but also social unrest triggered by regressive tax policies recently enacted by the government. Heavy on middle- and working- class, very light on the very wealthy. (Sound familiar?) Stay tuned ... and for now ... stay away - if a pleasure trip is what you're planning. Our English-language news sources aren't covering this situation well at all.

saw him today. massage was ok as a serious massage (though it was WONDERFULLY sensual). Extras were phenomenal. Hot, very good-looking, well-built, horny guy. will repeat. If any of those reviews were fake (and I'm not saying they were), they are still accurate! I'm getting hard just thinking about this stud. And he's a very nice fguy to boot.

Has anyone seen this hunk? https://rentmasseur.com/Rick_unique

Looks interesting ... https://rentmasseur.com/Rick_unique/ Thanks!

Latest reports of major civil unrest in several cities, in the middle of the pandemic. Caseloads out of control, and lockdowns everytwhere. In brief: Chaos. I wouldn't recommend heading there right now ... as much as I would love to visit there myself!!!

I'm dating myself, and not being very PC, but back in my youth (decades ago) we used to say that "bisexual" meant that someone liked both men and boys.

Please PM me any details you are comfortable with sharing. Very seriously interested! Thanks!~

People who are fully vaccinated are most certainly traveling now. And there can be issues unrelated to whether they themselves get COVID. Two friends of mine took off for their favorite vacation spot in Africa a few weeks ago ... and after being there for most of their allotted time, discovered that the entire country was being placed on lockdown. (And still is.) Happily, they are content (and able) to stay where they are for the time being ... and not everyone has that kind of easy flexibility. The COVID situation in Columbia and Ecuador is not good right now. Quito, for example, has nightrly curfew, beginning @ 8pm.

Almost unbelievably gorgeous!!!

I am now on my second rescue dog from the same org here on the east coast, although they seem to get most of their dogs from the midwest and southeast. Previous rescue was hand-picked for us by the org ... and was a perfect fit. Was 2 years old when we got her, and lived with us for 14 years before "crossing the rainbow bridge" as some pet fanciers refer to it. Just got a second one ... suggested by the org coordinator as an better alternative for me to a dog I liked on their website. That dog would have needed more "work" and exercise than I was able to provide. This one is, once again, perfect for me in my current situation. They certainly did give me the opportunity to meet the pooch they suggested at their facility to be sure the attraction was mutual. It was. And their "read" of the dog's personality and needs were 100% on-target. My sense is that these rescue orgs are, by nature, humanitarian (dog-itarian?) in the extreme ... or they wouldn't be doing what they do. (They're sure as hel;l not into it for the money!) They want to be sure that the "fit" works; the last thing they want is for a pup to either act out in its new home or be returned. If they say no small kids, it means that they haven't been able to ascertain that the dog would be safe with small children. If they talk about the need for exercise, they are talking about a dog that REALLY NEEDS exercise to be healthy and manageable. As far as not wanting them to be left outside unattended, a nephew of mine adopted a dog that easily (and repeatedly!) cleared the 6-foot fence around their yard when no-one was looking!! Also, when I took the new pooch to our vet and raved about how wonderful she is, the vet asked about the particular rescue org from which I adopted. When I told her, the vet said that she often saw rescues from other orgs that did not work out, but had never seen any "mismatch" from the place I worked through. She assumed that this place somehow screened the dogs, both when they picked them up, and while they were holding them prior to adoption, and also screened potential adopters to make the best match. So my sense is to just go with the flow with whatever rescue org you choose, and accept that they probably have reasons for their rule/requests. Good luck!! And have fun!!

VERY interested. In any and all variations possible with these guys if they deliver what they are promising. And I love Sarasota!

Cooper, you have my gratitude for all your efforts as well.

yes! anyone?

wow!

He gives an excellent massage as well. As a dancer, knows body musculature and its issues.

I've been there ... and loved the setup of the place. Spotless, lovely rooms, lovely gardens and water features. Never engaged in any late-night fun there ... because I repeatedly used it as a base for hiring. If anyone has any info on any late-night shennanigans, let me know!

I had a great 3-way session with him a looooong time ago in NYC. Those pics haven't changed since then.

WOW> Could be #1 on my post-COVID list! Thanks!

DITTO!!!

What is it that folks often say here? YMMV? I've travelled extensively around the Middle East - Egypt, Iran, Afghanistan, etc. (showing my age here; my trip to Afghanistan wasn't with the military). So I kinda know local mindsets, laws, and such. Several years ago, a friend of mine was living and working in Dubai. I was planning a trip to the far east. It was almost exactly halfway around the world from where I live on the east coast, so I had the choice of heading west - across the US and then Pacific - or east - across the Atlantic, Europe, and the middle east. So I explored the possibility of flying Emirates and visiting my friend there. Not quite. As it happens, I have an Israeli visitor's stamp on my passport. I discovered (thankfully, before I booked flights) that because of that stamp, they would not have let me out of the airport in Dubai, and might, in fact, have sent me home, rather than onwards towards my destination. This was half a dozen years ago, and policies have probably changed with recent efforts at detente. But given internet surveillance and such, I would be very concerned about running afoul of some over-zealous local police while trying to set up a hire there. Caveat emptor. Now, flying there with "company", or flying someone like Benjamin Nicholas there to join me (be still my heart) would be an entirely different, and much safer way to go. I wouldn't see anything the least bit dangerous about that ... presuming that we didn't do anything in public that might scare the local horses. (camels?)

WARNING: Googled "holiday houseboys" and it took me to a site that repeatedly attempted to download and install software of at least two different kinds.

Very much so. And given the harshness of punishments for even minor infractions there, I am frankly surprised that any travellers (i.e. people who don't know the ins and outs of local protocol and policing) dare to either sell or purchase companionship there. Don't get me wrong ... I LOVE Singapore ... it is one of my favorite places on earth. I just wouldn't feel comfortable hiring there. Taking a companion I already new, or flying one in, Sure. But otherwise ...