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Tonray's Ghost wrote: ↑Sun Apr 09, 2023 7:42 am This guy is kind of goofy...but the video shows how wonderful the people of Venezuela were to him during his trip.



@sabasgr68

Tonray's Ghost wrote: ↑Sun Apr 09, 2023 7:42 am This guy is kind of goofy...but the video shows how wonderful the people of Venezuela were to him during his trip.



@sabasgr68

sabasgr68 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 7:06 pm

Tonray's Ghost wrote: ↑Sun Apr 09, 2023 7:42 am This guy is kind of goofy...but the video shows how wonderful the people of Venezuela were to him during his trip.



@sabasgr68

Thanks for sharing the video, @Tonray's Ghost Interesting.

Well, I don´t really know what to say, although I won´t say "this is true and this is not" - I know it is not your intention -; I´ll just try to share my view.

It shows part of the reality, because there´s also a bright side of Caracas, although not many people can afford it.

It also shows how some people reach fanaticism such as deifying ordinary people, even criminals like that San Miguel - not gonna get into the political side of things here -.

I admit that I don't frequent those areas, but I´ve been in some of them. Also, it's one thing during the day and another during the night - I suppose this can apply to almost any place in the world, some more than others -.

People like that architect barely surviving? Certainly. Some in a very bad way, others in better conditions, but not really how they should be living. There are also others who definitely live very well, and get by on the nice side of Venezuela in every way.

But one thing is certain: most of the people here are friendly and willing to help. And almost always in a good mood, taking things in a cheerful way. That can be both a quality and a flaw, in my opinion.

The fish they gave that guy, "roncador" - "snorer" in English -, it actually has a lot of bones, I don't recommend it. The sugary drink with lemon, yes!

The current situation is of an abnormality that is taken as "normal", trying to take advantage of the slight economic increase in some sectors and the flow of dollars in the best possible way. But the contrasts are still quite apparent and often collide with each other. On one side of the street you can see late model cars and people eating and drinking the best, and on the other side the opposite. I mean, there used to be a middle zone, a grey area - the middle class -, now it´s not so clear.

Personally, I wouldn't say it's the best time to visit my country. Sure, if you come with enough money, you can spend a good time here, and see nice places and eat well, but you would be getting a false picture of reality.

In any case, it is an interesting video. Again, thanks for sharing, @Tonray's Ghost ! In your next vacation time, come here for a week, and don´t worry, I won´t invite you to eat a "roncador" haha; I´ll prepare some "cachapas"* for you!

* Cachapas: Cachapa is a thin pancake made with ground fresh corn, cheese, and panela (or sugar), cooked in a budare (a clay or iron plate). It is then served with "queso de mano o queso guayanés" (Venezuelan fresh cheese) and butter, and also with meat or pork.

Here´s a pic of the ones I make - I admit that it is not aesthetically the best I have ever prepared, this picture is not "restaurant menu approved" -. Easily one of my favorite meals for breakfast.

Cheers!

cachapa1.jpg

Tonray's Ghost wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 9:22 pm

sabasgr68 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 7:06 pm

Tonray's Ghost wrote: ↑Sun Apr 09, 2023 7:42 am This guy is kind of goofy...but the video shows how wonderful the people of Venezuela were to him during his trip.



@sabasgr68

Thanks for sharing the video, @Tonray's Ghost Interesting.

Well, I don´t really know what to say, although I won´t say "this is true and this is not" - I know it is not your intention -; I´ll just try to share my view.

It shows part of the reality, because there´s also a bright side of Caracas, although not many people can afford it.

It also shows how some people reach fanaticism such as deifying ordinary people, even criminals like that San Miguel - not gonna get into the political side of things here -.

I admit that I don't frequent those areas, but I´ve been in some of them. Also, it's one thing during the day and another during the night - I suppose this can apply to almost any place in the world, some more than others -.

People like that architect barely surviving? Certainly. Some in a very bad way, others in better conditions, but not really how they should be living. There are also others who definitely live very well, and get by on the nice side of Venezuela in every way.

But one thing is certain: most of the people here are friendly and willing to help. And almost always in a good mood, taking things in a cheerful way. That can be both a quality and a flaw, in my opinion.

The fish they gave that guy, "roncador" - "snorer" in English -, it actually has a lot of bones, I don't recommend it. The sugary drink with lemon, yes!

The current situation is of an abnormality that is taken as "normal", trying to take advantage of the slight economic increase in some sectors and the flow of dollars in the best possible way. But the contrasts are still quite apparent and often collide with each other. On one side of the street you can see late model cars and people eating and drinking the best, and on the other side the opposite. I mean, there used to be a middle zone, a grey area - the middle class -, now it´s not so clear.

Personally, I wouldn't say it's the best time to visit my country. Sure, if you come with enough money, you can spend a good time here, and see nice places and eat well, but you would be getting a false picture of reality.

In any case, it is an interesting video. Again, thanks for sharing, @Tonray's Ghost ! In your next vacation time, come here for a week, and don´t worry, I won´t invite you to eat a "roncador" haha; I´ll prepare some "cachapas"* for you!

* Cachapas: Cachapa is a thin pancake made with ground fresh corn, cheese, and panela (or sugar), cooked in a budare (a clay or iron plate). It is then served with "queso de mano o queso guayanés" (Venezuelan fresh cheese) and butter, and also with meat or pork.

Here´s a pic of the ones I make - I admit that it is not aesthetically the best I have ever prepared, this picture is not "restaurant menu approved" -. Easily one of my favorite meals for breakfast.

Cheers!

cachapa1.jpg

Someday I'd love to visit ! My point in posting was that I found the people especially welcoming and gracious. Of course, in places where life is hard and adversity has robbed many of their plans and futures, some will pray to false Gods and other 'dictator' like figures, but overall I saw people who reminded me of my father's Lebanese relatives, always offering whatever they had to guests or strangers. Thanks for the insights.