Bodega/Bar in Acequias

Acequias & San Pedro

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October 11th 2005
Acequias You enter Acequias by passing the cemetary getting a birds-eye view of the its layout. After checking into the posada, which once again was opened especially for us, we went straight to the Bodega/bar to get some refreshments and talk to the locals. This was a very friendly place. The local policeman, who reminded me of Clive, was a regular feature in his woolly gloves and ... read more

South America » Venezuela

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Venezuela was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Colombia and Ecuador). For most of the first half of the 20th century, Venezuela was ruled by generally benevolent military strongmen, who ... ... read more