The Top of Roraima

Roraima Trek-The Lost World

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October 22nd 2007
We are back from our 6 day trip & feel exhausted. Very tired legs & lots of bites, but feel a real sense of achievement. We left our Santa Elena hostel after breakfast & arrived at Paratepui village late morning where our trip would begin. We took a photo of Roraima (on the right) & its sister Kukenam (on the left) at the village & realised what a task we had ahead of us. Our guide Gideon & ... read more

South America » Venezuela » Guayana » La Gran Sabana

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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