Today we have a relaxing day as we make our way to the airport to get a small plane to Ciudad Bolivar. Finally they get organised and we get in our plane. After a 2 hour flight with spectacular views we land and transfer to the posada. Time to change into my swimmers a have a dip in the pool before the sun goes down.
A free day to check out the town of Ciudad Bolivar, unfortunately it was a Sunday and not much happening around town. We went to check out the river only to find that it smelt funny, thought best to move on (away from the waters front). Lets see what the markets had to offer umm.... not much open, not much to offer. Its nearly Xmas and gee I have nothing for anyone. Opps!!! Its hot and the city does not have much open so back to the posada for a swim and get ready to fly to Canaima and Angel Falls for a 3 day 2 night mini tour.Day 1
Breakfast at the posada and transfer to the airport to take flight to
Canaima. In just 1 hour we arrive to Canaima National Park. In no time we are off and starting our boat trip in a motorised dugout canoe to the Angel Falls. We are taken along the Carrao and the Churun river. On the way we get to know Pozo de Felicidad (or Well of happiness), Isla Orquidea (or Orchid island), Canon del Diablo (or canon of the Devil) and Wey Tepui. The boat ride back was a blast. We started our running through several sets of rapids at high speed, sending spray back into the boat and splashing all of us. This was far from a dry ride I knew I should have packed another set of dry clothes. We get closer to the impressive Angel Falls its steep walls tower over the river. Finally we arrive at where we will have dinner and overnight in hammocks.Day 2
After breakfast we hike for about 45 minutes through tropical rain forest until we get to the lookout point. It is located directly opposite of Angel Falls, which we admire in its full height. With its almost 1.000 meters, it is the highest waterfall in the world. Its waters form a natural pool at its base which makes it an ideal place to have a swim (Another cold/refreshing swim). We walked back to the camp where lunch is already awaiting us. We take a look for the last time of the Angel Falls. Then we return by boat the same way as we came, through the beautiful savanna landscapes. We get to Canaima around 5pm, make our way back to the posada, where we have dinner and sleep for the night.
Day 3
We will have breakfast and after it, we will go to the Salto Sapo (waterfall), which are something special within this seven different waterfalls in the area. A path takes you behind the waterfall. We will also have a short walk through specific paths that allow to explore the surroundings. Afterwards, we will return through the lagoon to the Canaima Village and then its time to collect our bags as it time to catch our flight back to Ciudad Bolivar.
We venture back to Ciudad Bolivar in the hope to meet up with the others that have been on the 6 day trek. Now I am sure they have some stories to share.
Not long now and it will be Xmas.
