We crossed the Andes again, back to the eastern side. We headed into the region called Los Llanos. This is an area that is very flat and most of it floods in the rainy season. (we're at the beginning of the rainy season). It is cattle county, with vast ranches. But it is home to incredible wildlife, especially birds. But we were also able to see anteaters (which were much larger than I imagined, with a great furry tail), caimen, capybara (very large rodent), river dolphins and iguanas. We went fishing for purana, but caught nothing, though one night we did have them for dinner.
We spend two nights in this region. Afterwards we headed to Cuidad Bolivar (this took two days), where we are now. The next week will be full of activities. Tomorrow we leave for a three day, two night, exploration of Angel Falls, the highest waterfalls in the world. Then I'll be doing a six trek to Roraima, the high plateau, with its unique environment.
ps. Because this isn't a tourist country for Westerns, postcards are not available so probably none will be sent out from Venezeula.
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fishing for piranha! watch out for those teeth. Gerald
ReplyDeletethe blogs sound so interesting! I am envisioning all the beautiful sights you describe and anxiously await pictures!
ReplyDeletehappy to hear all is good and praying for your continued safety and enjoyment. erin vg
next time you should take your favourite niece..gramma wanted me to "call you" again..
ReplyDeletesounds like paradise..be safe. i'll tell gramma you are still alive and having a great time. love..kathryn
Did not know humans could eat piranha! Glad to hear things are so beautiful and that the trip is going well. Wish we could have a service out there, beside Angel Falls! Lianne
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