Pink and Purple Flowers

Walking to the Bus Stop

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September 24th 2007
Saturday morning was the first day in a week that I had felt half-way decent. I picked something up on Monday or Tuesday and had been sick since. But, I needed to go to VENUSA to check my email, so I set out for the bus stop. I opted to ride the bus rather than walk because five days of Mantazuma's revenge really wears you out. I brought my camera with me because I always see the most beautifu ... read more

South America » Venezuela » Andean » Mérida

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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