February 2024

Venezuela, To Angel Falls

After a 6 months process that included a trip to the Venezuelan Embassy in Mexico City, I finally get to embark on an adventure to see the world's tallest waterfall. Read more

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February 19, 2024
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 10:47 AM
- ☀️ 82 °F
- Altitude: 46 ft
- Venezuela Punta Calera 10.612304, -67.01041810°36’44” N 67°0’38” W
Arriving Simon Bolivar Airport
February 20, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
About a 2-hour flight from Panama City on Copa Airlines and I'm about to visit the land of Angel Falls.
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 12:35 PM
- ☀️ 84 °F
- Altitude: 282 ft
- Venezuela Simón Bolívar International Airport 10.597883, -67.00229610°35’52” N 67°0’8” W
Bienvenido, Venezuela
February 20, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
It is an easier process than expected. While in closet line to Immigration booth, an official asked for my passport for "Visa Verification." A few questions by several others, and in about 10 minutes, my passport was stamped. Amigo, welcome to Venezuela!Read more
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 12:58 PM
- ☀️ 84 °F
- Altitude: 112 ft
- Venezuela Catia La Mar 10.603423, -67.01886710°36’12” N 67°1’8” W
Airport Shuttle
February 20, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Thanks to my hotel and with easy communications thru WhatsApp, my pickup at the airport goes flawless. En route to the hotel, we are following transportation for a visiting sports team, so I benefit from their Police escort.Read more
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 1:23 PM
- ☀️ 82 °F
- Altitude: 226 ft
- Venezuela Punta Calera 10.609947, -67.01674610°36’36” N 67°1’0” W
A Welcome Sangria
February 20, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
For two nights, I planned to stay at the Buena Vista Inn, and for me, it was the right choice. Great service, friendly staff with safe and comfortable rooms. A delicious welcoming Sangria was a nice touch. Payment for everything can be done via Zelle.Read more
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 2:17 PM
- ☀️ 82 °F
- Altitude: 226 ft
- Venezuela Punta Calera 10.609446, -67.01378810°36’34” N 67°0’50” W
Panaderia La Almendria Deli
February 20, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
A short walk from Buena Vista Inn and I'm indulging in some local favorites for lunch. A $5 Fried Chicken Meal, a Peach Drink, and an Apple desert to make sure that I contribute to my daily serving of fruit..Read more
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- Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 9:52 PM
- 🌙 75 °F
- Altitude: 187 ft
- Venezuela Punta Calera 10.609746, -67.02148210°36’35” N 67°1’17” W
Nice Bucket...
February 20, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ 🌙 75 °F
It's always cool to watch my favorite participation sport being played by others, especially young kids. Basketball is definitely a worldwide sport that can be fun for everyone.
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- Day 2
- Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 10:09 PM
- 🌙 77 °F
- Altitude: 128 ft
- Venezuela Quebrada Tacagua 10.60882, -67.02729810°36’32” N 67°1’38” W
Sometimes...
February 20, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ 🌙 77 °F
A meal portion is larger than you expect, and a beer goes down smoother than you imagined. Soon, you realize your eyes are bigger than your stomach, and you're a lot more thirsty than you thought.
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 10:32 AM
- ☀️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 226 ft
- Venezuela Punta Calera 10.610051, -67.01669310°36’36” N 67°1’0” W
Only On Vacation...
February 21, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Do I drink coffee, and now I'm in trouble because I was told last night at dinner that Venezuelans drink coffee all hours of the day. I have my first cup at breakfast, and I might be hooked...
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 1:34 PM
- ⛅ 81 °F
- Altitude: 1,033 ft
- Venezuela Cerro Caracollar 10.57467, -67.00855310°34’29” N 67°0’31” W
Do You Know The Way...
February 21, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
To Caracas... After breakfast, I arranged an afternoon tour to include some highlights of Venezuela's capital and on my return, Guayra.
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 1:46 PM
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 2,966 ft
- Venezuela Parque Naciones Unidas 10.489305, -66.93132810°29’21” N 66°55’53” W
A Mountainous Capitol
February 21, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Where colorful local houses decorate the surrounding hillsides.
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- Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 2:06 PM
- ☁️ 82 °F
- Altitude: 2,907 ft
- Venezuela Plaza del Valle 10.467715, -66.90101610°28’4” N 66°54’4” W
Los Proceres Caracas
February 21, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
The heroes of Caracas and Venezuela, with the most notable being Simon Bolivar.
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 2:11 PM
- ☁️ 82 °F
- Altitude: 2,894 ft
- Venezuela La Bandera 10.47139, -66.89697210°28’17” N 66°53’49” W
Carnival 2024..
February 21, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
It's just one of the many decorations around the city..
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- Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 2:11 PM
- ☁️ 82 °F
- Altitude: 2,894 ft
- Venezuela La Bandera 10.47139, -66.89697210°28’17” N 66°53’49” W
Heroes Of Independence..
February 21, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
Declared independence from Spain on July 5th, 1811, which was the first South American country to do so.
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- Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 2:59 PM
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 2,795 ft
- Venezuela El Retiro 10.485222, -66.86225510°29’7” N 66°51’44” W
Lunch Time...
February 21, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
A Ceviche mix with fish and plus fresh Melon and Pineapple juice, how can you go wrong? Delicioso!
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 3:41 PM
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 2,808 ft
- Venezuela Plaza Venezuela 10.494417, -66.885310°29’40” N 66°53’7” W
Hello, Caracas
February 21, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
It is a densely populated city that seems to keep things moving. Lots of traffic cops around who appear to do frequent random stops.
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 3:56 PM
- ☁️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 2,956 ft
- Venezuela Plaza Candelaria 10.504448, -66.90589110°30’16” N 66°54’21” W
Missed Gugacamaya
February 21, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
But still, there is a great view of Caracas from Hotel Alex's rooftop restaurant. I was told that around 5 pm is when you might get an opportunity to feed the guacamayas (macaws)... No doubt a cool experience.Read more
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 4:30 PM
- ☁️ 77 °F
- Altitude: 1,342 ft
- Venezuela Quebrada Trincheras 10.547756, -67.00084710°32’52” N 67°0’3” W
On The Road Again..
February 21, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
This time, it's back to Guarya the same way we drove to Caracas along mountainous roads and tunnels
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- Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 4:55 PM
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 161 ft
- Venezuela Quebrada Higuerate 10.595133, -66.95247210°35’42” N 66°57’9” W
Plaza Lourdes
February 21, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Center of social activity in Maiquetia.
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- Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 4:57 PM
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 164 ft
- Venezuela Quebrada Higuerate 10.594782, -66.95247710°35’41” N 66°57’9” W
Iglesia San Sebastián
February 21, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Established in 1953.
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- Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 5:07 PM
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 157 ft
- Venezuela Quebrada Higuerate 10.595017, -66.9522810°35’42” N 66°57’8” W
The Games People Play..
February 21, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
This one I don't recognize, although it has a "Spades" element to it. Of course, most everyone knows dominoes.
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 5:17 PM
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 138 ft
- Venezuela Quebrada Higuerate 10.595688, -66.95207410°35’44” N 66°57’7” W
Now This Is A...
February 21, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Big Gulp.. and it's only $1..
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- Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 5:20 PM
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 75 ft
- Venezuela Río Osorio 10.599836, -66.9345110°35’59” N 66°56’4” W
Historical City of Guarya
February 21, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Colonial location. Still popular area that makes for a pretty evening stroll.
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- Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 5:25 PM
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 92 ft
- Venezuela Río Osorio 10.600791, -66.93411310°36’3” N 66°56’3” W
El Presidente..
February 21, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
President Maduro and First Lady..
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- Day 3
- Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 5:27 PM
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 184 ft
- Venezuela Fuerte El Vigía 10.600294, -66.93243910°36’1” N 66°55’57” W
Castillete de La Guaira
February 21, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
A spot for great views overlooking the city and coastline.
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- Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 5:35 PM
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 49 ft
- Venezuela Punta Mulatos 10.602815, -66.9087610°36’10” N 66°54’32” W
Waterfront Amusement Park
February 21, 2024 in Venezuela ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Where Ferris Wheel is the big attractions but there is an area with other activities.
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