Border Crossing 2

Bus to Caracas

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December 13th 2008
The first in a long series of travels began on Friday, this bus ride started out about an hour late as the Colombian police decided to search our bags. This was my first such experience in South America; I am not sure whether I felt burdened or comforted by it but probably a little of both. The first two hours of my journey were very nice. I had a seat in the front, which means extra leg room and ... read more

South America » Venezuela » Capital » Caracas

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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