Barbados 2008

Once we were coming back to Isla Margarita from the Czech Republic. I was really looking forward to my new home and while having a short stop on this island in the Caribbean Sea we were told to stay there one night because the plane´s engine broke down. I was getting crossed and scared. You know, we might be dead without realising it so early. Anyway, we are definitely here and I´m so happy to stay on such an island, even though it was just a night. It took us about 5 hours to get to the hotel (to go through all the formalities) and finally when we got there we fell asleep so fast that no one could wake us up! It is common that in the Caribbean sea there are only 12 hours of the sunlight. Normally it is from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. In the morning as we were getting up we could hear strange noise. I opened the curtains and I could not believe my eyes! I was amazed at such a great view! And I am sharing it with you here:)

Venezuela 2008-2009

I have been to many countries but first of all I have to mention Venezuela. I have had a great opportunity to live there and visit many interesting towns and places. 

This picture is taken on Isla Margarita and it is a typical architecture in the whole country. The houses are small, colourful and full of cockroaches.  Of course the buildings in big towns are very modern and the globalization is visible in the whole world, Venezuela included.

Caracas
This part of the capital is called Hatillo. It is one of the most visited places and you can buy a lot of souvenirs there. These little houses are called "ranchos". Many ranchos are very dangerous and it is not recommended to go there at any time of the day. This one is one of the oldest and it is not a place to be afraid. Local people are used to visitors and tourists. The big problem is that there are no sewage drains and only some parts have electricity.

Isla Margarita
I lived for a while in Caracas and on an island which is already mentioned above, Isla Margarita. It lies in the Caribbean Sea and it takes about 45 minutes by plane from Caracas. It is a small island with long beaches. My favourite beach was Playa el Aqua where we used to spend many hours.  The funniest thing is that after 6 months being there we were spoilt to go swimming if the temperature was 26 degrees or less. We got freezing easily:).







Fauna and Flora
Venezuela has the most beautiful fauna and flora I have ever seen to. There are so many birds of different shapes and colours, many insects (which are often your daily uninvited visitors in your house), reptiles etc. I just loved sitting in the park and listening to flocks of green parrots.
This picture was taken in Avila. It is an enormous natural park in Caracas. Always watch out when walking there. It would not be a pleasure to step on a poisonous snake there, believe me!