Date:         Thu, 24 Feb 2000 18:24:27 -0500
Reply-To:     Barry & Margarita <bmn@IGLOU.COM>
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From:         Barry & Margarita <bmn@IGLOU.COM>
Subject:      Re: driving to rio thanks
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Stuart MacMillan wrote:
> Also check Amazon.com or other sources for travel guides that will
> answer your questions.  There are definitely places to avoid (Columbia
> in its entirety), so plan on shipping the van to Venezuela. You might
> find it easier and safer just to leave the van and dog at home for four
> months and be a carless tourist, you may not want to make the trip back
> in your Westy!

I like Colombia very much (we have family there) and while we go back
from time to time, I would also not recommend it for folks wanting a
casual good time.  Another word of caution: Shipping your vehicle
ANYWHERE will probably get everything within it of any value stolen.  I
have met no one who sent a van through the panama canal that didn't have
to replace everything after picking it back up.
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