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Adios Kosovo, Hola Venezuela

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September 2nd 2012
Almost a month ago, I arrived in Venezuela to start a new teaching adventure. Like Kosovo, I was not quite sure what to expect, though I did feel better prepared, having had extensive communication with the school since I got hired in February. It was made pretty clear before we even left Miami that I was once again heading to a country where time was more of a suggestion than something to be rigi ... read more

South America » Venezuela » Anzoátegui

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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