Breakfast on my birthday

Pueblos del Sur

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October 10th 2005
La Mesa de los Indios The name of the town refers to its position on a table-top overlooking an expansive valley. We had read that it was a totally authentic town with many charming colonial houses. Its Plaza Bolivar was a sight to behold, filled with palm trees and colourful flowers. NOT HOW WE FOUND IT Yes, it was at the top of the valley, but the views were no better th ... 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