Sunset flight

Paragliding at 3 thousand feet

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February 4th 2007
Merida Day 2. Paragliding ia a popular activity here, and lots of travel or tourist shops sell half a day packages. At cost of 60 dollar you can experience flight at 3 thousand feet elevation. However do not recommend it with a hangover, and if you try it, you must be willing to be completely terrified in the first five minutes. THe trip includes a 1 hour trip in a jeep to the laun ... 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