Back at Camp

Hola Hugo

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September 10th 2012
Thanks partially to the Brazillian Border Police being on strike again, we arrived in Ciudad Bolivar much later than expected. The journey from Boa Vista took 23 hours and was a real grueller especially due to the rather “fresh” air-con. We stayed at Posada La Casita, a 20 min ride out of the town centre but really handy as they provide transfers to and from the bus station and a shuttle into ... 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