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Canyoning? What the heck is that?!?!

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November 21st 2006
Mérida. If you ever come to South America and you want a serious adrenaline high, you NEED to come to Mérida. There´s everything under the sun here (and a dang hot sun it is) to put your stomach in your mouth, make you want to scream and pee your pants, and stop your heart, all at the same fabulous time! Today we were suckered into going Canyoning. Now, I really had no idea what that is... ... 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