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Living on EmpanadasWe´ve been living on empanadas (Ham, cheese or some kind of beef wrapped in fried dough) from street vendors since we got here. Maybe we´ve been just a little too hesitant about going to a sit down restaurant since I Posted by axisofpete in Syd and Petes Excellent Adventure | Oct 15, 2008
VenezuelaThe bus journey took 2 hours longer than planned because it broke down, but we eventually made it over the border and into Venezuela. We got a cab from the bus station into Santa Elena and then found out Posted by Steve-Kay in Our looooooooong Honeymoon! | Aug 13, 2008
Santa Elena & Chiricayen TepuiThe next day was a drive through the La Gran Sabana (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Gran_Sabana) on our way to the border town of Santa Elena de Uairén (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Elena_de_Uairen). We passed 2 waterfalls on o Posted by dee d in South America | Aug 10, 2008
Ciudad Bolívar and Angel FallsCiudad Bolívar (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciudad_Bol%C3%ADvar) is a bit of a nothing town and the only reason we visit here is that it is the starting point for our optional Angel Falls trip. The price had risen from US$280 to US$400, but so f Posted by oharridge in South America | Aug 8, 2008
Orinoco DeltaAfter our few days relaxing at the ranch it was time to head back into the sweaty wet jungle. This time we were staying in a lodge a good 2hr from town so as we waited for our boat transport Posted by dee d in South America | Aug 7, 2008
Ranch San AndresWe didn't know what to expect at this old Venezuelan cattle ranch that has converted into a tourist ranch. We were given printouts about how Chávez (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Ch%C3%A1vez) is trying to give some of the land back to the peo Posted by oharridge in South America | Aug 6, 2008
The Oil Bird CaveSo we left the idilic Playa Colorada, our last beach, to head inland to Venezuela. We had a long drive day that day with a lovely bush camp to look forward to so we stopped at Caripe (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caripe) to pick up lunch Posted by dee d in South America | Aug 5, 2008
Playa ColoradaWe drove along the coast, passing many beaches and beach towns. Whenever the truck stopped and the air stopped circulating, the heat was unbearable. Our posada didn't have air conditioning, only dorms with mosquito nets over the beds. The evenings Posted by oharridge in South America | Aug 4, 2008
CaracasBack to Caracas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caracas) and the end of another leg. We arrived at Caracas in rush hour which was a big mistake. Noel took a wrong turning so decided to go round the block. 2 hours later we were passing the Posted by oharridge in South America | Aug 3, 2008
Puerto ColombiaIt was such a nice feeling setting off to drive to the beach after being in the sweaty mosquito infestation of Los Llanos. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed Los Llanos, but I enjoy sand, sea, sun and hotel beds Posted by dee d in South America | Aug 2, 2008
Barinas and Los Llanos6am start and we were on the truck heading into the Los Llanos (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Llanos) region of Venezuela. This region is similar to the Pampas in Argentina in that it has many huge cattle ranches and real cowboys with real cow Posted by oharridge in South America | Aug 1, 2008
El DoradoWe were all shattered after the angel falls excursions and so no one minded a full days truck drive. We stopped at Makro (http://www.makro.com.ve/) to try and buy that nights group cooking food but it was a challenge. Sugar for desert? Posted by dee d in South America | Aug 9, 2008
MeridaThe night bus/mobile hotel arrived 2 hours late into Merida (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9rida%2C_M%C3%A9rida), at 11am. The trips to Maracaibo Lake (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maracaibo_Lake) leave from here and is a major tour Posted by oharridge in South America | Jul 31, 2008
Into VenezuelaThis has got to be the most exciting entry this blog has had to date. Prepare yourselves. It was sadly time to leave Colombia and head to the greenery of northern Venezuela (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venezuela) and the luxury of our truck. Posted by dee d in South America | Jul 30, 2008
last stretch: coro to caracasthis is it, as we are writing we are breathing the last ounces of latin air, because we´re off in less than 24 hours. from coro we undertook an easy 6 hour busride to Valencia, changed to another 1 hour Posted by ankebart in bonnie & clyde | Jul 8, 2008
Et après?J'ai eu pourtant bien le temps lors des randos et des longs trajets en bus de reflechir à la suite mais je ne sais toujours pas ce que je veux faire en rentrant. Suis-je serieux et cherche un boulot pour septembre Posted by flavienc in 5 mois sur la cordillère des Andes | Jun 25, 2008
Caracas, la fin d'un voyageDimanche 15 juin 22h30 je suis dans le bus vers Caracas. 12h, de nuit, dans un bus surclimatisé, le réve... Mais je suis tout drole. C'est mon dernier bus... Demain, je serai á Caracas et donc arrivé á la fin de mon voyage. La pointe Posted by flavienc in 5 mois sur la cordillère des Andes | Jun 15, 2008
VenezuelaSeveral hours into a tour to Venezuela´s anaconda-infested savanna our tour guide turned down the Manu Chau and asked over his shoulder: "so when are you going to ask me about Chavez?" the lack of response made him clarify his Posted by Atko in the big lap | Jun 24, 2008
#Dernières montagnesLundi 16 juin - Caracas Je suis á l'aeroport. Mais pas encore pour rentrer en Europe. Je rejoins Natmuch (une amie d'Arras) á Maragarita. Elle sillone les oceans avec son homme et m'a proposé de les joindre pour une semaine. Je pars donc pour Posted by flavienc in 5 mois sur la cordillère des Andes | Jun 15, 2008
Last Venezuelan Days...Unfortunately I am coming to the end of my stay in Venezuela, moving on to Mexico early tomorrow morning. Yesterday and today have been mainly spent preparing for the next leg of my trip. Yesterday we finally had some water Posted by denzlo in South American Adventure | May 7, 2008
Caracas Trip For those on a break at work or with little time the title above sums up in a minimalist style what I have been up to the last four days. This accompanied by the photos below and in my galle Posted by denzlo in South American Adventure | May 6, 2008
The day I got initiated into Venezuelan lifeThe last few days have been quite quiet in Maracaibo. With my friend Jurgen working, and that coupled with the fact that I have no money as I have yet to sell my dollars on the black market means I Posted by denzlo in South American Adventure | Apr 30, 2008
An Inside Look at Venezuela's Political LandscapeCARACAS, Venezuela (Jul. 10, 2007) -- I arrived in Caracas to continue research for my upcoming political thriller entitled Where Spies Go To Die. In hopes of better understanding the complex and ever-changing political environment in Venezu Posted by AC Frieden in The Frieden Trails | Jul 10, 2007
And so it begins...Well, here it is, after a few requests, I am going to attempt to keep an online diary of my journey across South America (and Mexico). I cannot promise regular updates, but I will try... Posted by denzlo in South American Adventure | Apr 28, 2008
Õupen jor maind"sesenta, por favor" ütles mulle piletimüüjast tädike möödunud kolmapäeva hommikul 08:30 teleferico ehk siis köisraudtee kassas, kui olin küsinud, et palju pilet maksab. 60B ehk ca 15$ musta turu järgi. [img=http://www.travellerspoint.com/photos Posted by jakokruuse in Jako Ladina-Ameerikas | Apr 5, 2008

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