Caracas - Post Report Question and Answers
If you move here, you can leave behind your:
Expectations of what a normal day, month, or year will be like. - May 2015
Valuables and impatience. - Apr 2015
Optimism that Venezuela has reached the bottom, and that the people will insist their government do the responsible thing. - Nov 2014
You'll need everything here -- lots to do, a lot of places to see, and you'll leave frequently for breaks. - Sep 2013
credit cards, bikes, jog strollers. - Aug 2012
Winter clothes. - Mar 2012
winter coats (although bring light jackets). - Mar 2011
winter wear and your fantasies about a wonderful paradise. - Jan 2011
Expectations of life in the Latin American Carribean, and anything you don't want stolen. Seriously- the guidance here is no jewelry in public, no watches, etc. - Oct 2010
idea that this is like the rest of Latin America, and the thought that you'll be safe here. This is a hardship post, and you will be ready to leave by the time you're done. Also, leave behind your American credit cards, dollars, and jewelry. - Sep 2010
Winter clothes and expectations that this is like the rest of Latin America - Mar 2010
Any idea that this is a Caribbean paradise. This place is so frustrating because it has so much potential and has gone completely down hill so fast. - Mar 2010
Heavy winter clothes. - Feb 2009
Cold weather clothing. - Nov 2008