Venezuela

Before I left home, I had just one country that was on my list of places I had to go: Venezuela. And it has disappointed me. Because of little time and christmas, I've hardly seen anything. But I've also had little time in other countries, which I want to go back to later so that I can explore more of them. With Venezuela it's different. At the moment I can't see myself going back here.

The valuta here is difficult for travellers. You have to bring cash and use the black market to change to the local currency. If you use your card, everything costs two to three times more. Meaning things reaches (and might pass) the norwegian price level. Insanely expensive to be on this continent. But even if you bring cash, it's expensive here. Worse than Chile, and a lot less developed and a lot less secure.

And security is another issue. I don't feel safe here. Bolivia felt more secure, which might say a lot if you've been there. It might just be the capital. I hope. But as Chavez has been doing some good things for the country, it is a fact that poverty and crime (they always come together) have increased. So maybe it's about time he starts acting more than talking?

-- Posted from my iPod
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