Venezuela - March/April

[Loscocco]

Anyone else interested in comeing? only 2 more weeks.. Check out these pics if you need convicing. and the price is superb

http://www.posadamovida.com/gallery_ita ... ues#bottom

[flippersurf]

Hi Dave - sorry for the slow response.

- I flew 12m kites (170-185lbs) and had just enough power. More would have been nice but that was the biggest sail I had with me. Make sure you bring ALL your gear (e.g. pump!), various kites, and a basic repair kit. It's nearly impossible to rent anything.
- The best thing you can do is to rent a boat and share it for the entire day with your buddies (cost: $250 total). That will allow you to hop from island to island (or sandbar to sandbar, I kid you not), without having to worry too much. It's the ultimate way to discover Los Roques. We would kite for 3 hours on an end, zipping through the tiny islands.
- One day we had a lunch organized on a total remote island (read: you arrive and leave on the board): each 2 lobsters, fish, oysters, ceviche etc ($30pp). It's just surreal. Note: our posada Piano & Papaya set it up, ask for the woman who runs the place, Africa.
- Los Roques is expensive compared to the rest of venezuela, but it won't bankrupt you. A nice dinner will be $30pp. The posadas cook dinner but I recommend you try all the restaurants (even if they look soso, they are great).
- There is not much of a nightlive. The main island is just an old fishing town converted in posadas. To be honest, we kited so much that by 10pm it was game over :)
- Make sure to exchange your dollars in Bs on the unofficial market. I am sure you heard this before but it will make your holiday 50-70% cheaper. Also, airlines are likely going to charge for your gear (expect 100Bs).
- Let me know if I forgot something or just give me a holler 415 283-6371. Have fun, I envy you. Philip