Preview of Benyclaire's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Canaima National Park, Venezuela Entry Title: "Highest waterfall in the world, the Angel Falls" Entry: "First stop in Venezuela, Caracas, and arguably the most dangerous city in the continent. We had a 6 hour stopover here before our connecting flight to Ciudad Bolivar, and we had at one time thought maybe we should go and visit the city in this time. However, our 'bibles' said that it can take 2 hours to get from the city to the airport (if unlucky), and after seeing the taxis (which were big, scary looking, black jeeps) we thought maybe it was safer to remain where we were... We found a TGI Fridays, and treated ourselves to some American food, which helped to pass the time ok (just about). 2 more take offs as we stopped first in Maturin, and we finally arrived in Ciudad Bolivar at 9.30pm. It was an eerie ride to the hostel as we passed nobody on the streets at all and very few cars, and no stopping for red traffic lights. Apparently, there is a voluntary curfew after dark! Our hostel didn't seem to know we were arriving, but being empty it was not much problem for them. And what a gorgeous hostel it was, with hammocks, a bar and huge kitchen and gynormous rooms. Almost a shame we were leaving at 6.45am for Canaima! Yet another flight, but this time in a 5 seater plane, we headed south ...
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