Pelicans!

1. Polars and pelicans

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November 21st 2005
1. Polars and pelicans Hola amigo´s!! No, don’t worry. It’s not freezing over here...(not like old Blighty) ‘Polar’ is the name of the only beer Venezuelans seem to drink! They serve it in tiny bottles for 27p each but I reckon you’d need about 40 to actually be anywhere near drunk. And sorry guys, it is bloody hot I’m afraid, had a bit of rain and it’s so humid that my wool ... 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