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Background: 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 promoted the oil industry and allowed for some social reforms. Democratically elected governments have held sway since 1959. Current concerns include: an embattled president, a divided military, drug-related conflicts along the Colombian border, increasing internal drug consumption, overdependence on the petroleum industry with its price fluctuations, and irresponsible mining operations that are endangering the rain forest and indigenous peoples.



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Venezuela - the land of chaos
24 days ago: Caipirinhas published a blog
Venezuela - the land of chaos
August 12th 2008  South America » Venezuela » Andean » Mérida
In terms of general uselessness and chaos, Venezuela is light years ahead of any country we’ve visited so far. I shall try and explain. On our first 27-hour-should-have-been-20-hour bus journe ... 27 photos [full story]

Venezuela. Caracas - Merida
59 days ago: Kingfisher Lol published a blog
Venezuela. Caracas - Merida
October 5th 2008  South America » Venezuela » Andean » Mérida
Hello there. After a summer of saving and planning I am finally here in South America or to be more precise; Mérida, Venezuela. Whilst on the long old flight via Paris, I had time to think/worry abou ... 6 photos [full story]

65 days ago: Mr Bills published a blog
i'm reading a book about faries.
October 1st 2008  South America » Venezuela » Andean » Mérida
well, strange how all this happens i guess. it's also strange that an absolute majority of my blogs start with the word 'well'. i wonder if i start many sentences with that. o, i dont wonder, but i am ... [full story]

5.  Above the clouds and beyond
74 days ago: AGirlCalledZoe published a blog
5. Above the clouds and beyond
January 15th 2006  South America » Venezuela » Andean » Mérida
Dear All Covered a lot of miles since we last spoke, unfortunately picking the busiest time of year as all of Venezuela have been on holiday too! Didn’t really notice it in Mérida as you expe ... 8 photos [full story]

4.  Greetings from afar!
74 days ago: AGirlCalledZoe published a blog
4. Greetings from afar!
January 10th 2006  South America » Venezuela » Andean » Mérida
I trust everyone's been getting merry and fat!!! Xmas Eve Cerrado (closed)- the favourite word of la continent! Even though there’s plenty of people walking round the streets at night th ... 6 photos [full story]

118 days ago: lhood published a blog
Merida, Venezuela
August 8th 2008  South America » Venezuela » Andean » Mérida
We´re in Merida. After our trip back to the airport near Caracas, we flew to Merida. Just arrived yesterday and it´s already better. The city is smaller, slower, cleaner. It was built to hold less peo ... [full story]

Los Névados
132 days ago: MOANA published a blog
Los Névados
July 17th 2008  South America » Venezuela » Andean » Mérida
Los Névados Notre merveilleuse hôtesse nous apporte café et jus d’orange frais presque au lit. Par la suite dans sa petite cuisine, nous avons droit à des œufs brouillés et des arépas ... 23 photos [full story]

Au sommet du Pic Espejo
132 days ago: MOANA published a blog
Au sommet du Pic Espejo
July 16th 2008  South America » Venezuela » Andean » Mérida
16 juillet 08 Pico Espejo Nous sommes mercredi, il est 6 heures du matin pour le levé, nous partons attendre en ligne. À 9 heures 15 nous embarquons dans la gondole pour le sommet en quatre étap ... 16 photos [full story]

Parapente
132 days ago: MOANA published a blog
Parapente
July 15th 2008  South America » Venezuela » Andean » Mérida
15 juillet 2008 Parapente Déjeuné à la panadéria qui est ici une boulangerie, visite du musé d’archéologie qui se trouve dans l’université de Mérida. Promenade dans la ville, repos ... 15 photos [full story]

Voyage dans les terres du Vénézuéla
132 days ago: MOANA published a blog
Voyage dans les terres du Vénézuéla
July 13th 2008  South America » Venezuela » Andean » Mérida
13-14 juillet 2008 Voyage dans les terres du Vénézuéla Après avoir planifié soigneusement notre voyage, nous embarquons dans le dinghy de Monique et Jean-Claude de la Fée verte qui ont l&r ... 17 photos [full story]


Mérida Blog Entries

Yegua Blanca
Horse ridding
Mountains
Local fruit - yummy I can assure you!
Who I might have seen if I
Paragliding
Los Nevados
busy busy ants
welcome to my world
dude that´s too phat
like my new dew?
Los Nevados
Post card worthy picture.
CANYONING
TERRA FIRMA AGAIN
down to the river...

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