Caracas, Venezuela

Hello from Venezuela! I am going to start off by telling everyone what "Venezuela" means. It means "Little Venice" in English, and was named so after a man named Alonso de Ojeda noted the similarities between the two countries.

The Venezuelan currency is the Bolivar. Locals will commonly call it the ‘Bolo’. You can buy Bolívares before coming to Venezuela, but it can take time for them to be ordered and you will get a better exchange rate in Venezuela. The US dollar is the most commonly accepted foreign currency in Venezuela.

Imagine opening your wallet and seeing THIS....

 
Venezuela is one of the safest South American countries. However, crime is not uncommon and some of the shops that I visited used security guards. Many windows have bars on them. There are a few common precautions, like not using expensive devices in the open, and keeping money hidden underneath clothing.

Well, I am going to rest up before taking off tomorrow. I hate being tired on trips. I have stated before, I hate to miss things.