In a message dated 01-01-11 10:19:50 EST, kayak_argentina_at_uol.com.ar writes: << Unfortunately, this reality can also used to describe my country. Smiles are gone from our faces. But, except by some military break ups, we´ve always been a democratic country. The only wealthy countries of this continent are the United States and Canada. The rest of us are just victims of the eternal corruption of our governments, no matter the colours or partees, not much we can do. I call them "soul-eaters". In most cases they´ve already killed our will. >> And I was raised in Venezuela (I still have family there) where President Chavez is in bed with Fidel Castro. It is very scary. Now..to keep this on topic so Jackie won't have a fit....when I was there a couple of years ago I looked for kayaking outfitters and couldn't find any. Since then, I've heard that somebody was able to have some boats shipped out there. Thanks for reminding me...I have to make a trip to Ven. within the next month or so, maybe I'll see where those boats are kept. sandy kramer...citizen of the world born in England, raised in Venezuela, live in Florida *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Jan 11 2001 - 10:21:22 PST
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