No cuddly toys in the pool

Venezuela - second half

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August 7th 2007
Venezuela - second half of the trip After we came back from Los Llanos we stayed a few more days in Merida and mum and dad suggested that we would go on another cable car ride. Cable cars seem to be popular in Venezuela. We were not exactly crazy about going on another cable car ride. The one in Caracas was a bit silly. Good for old timers perhaps but for us action craving cuddly toys ... 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