Introduction

For all who don't know me I'll just say that I'm a recent college grad from California who has decided to take a trip to Venezuela.

The country has attracted me both because it is Spanish speaking and it is also currently the site of an extraordinary social revolution in progress. The majority of my time here will be spent trying to learn Spanish, but I also want to better understand the current political situation.

If we are to fight collectively for a better world (and I think we must if we care about justice and improving the human condition), I firmly believe it is important to try to learn and understand the steps others are taking whatever their successes or failings.

I will try to be honest about my observations, but of course it will be a while until can better evaluate what I see--not knowing the language and being able to converse with people yet.

The main purpose of this blog is that friends and family who are interested can more easily track my travels in Venezuela. However, since I have other interests it will include my thoughts and meanderings whether they be about Venezuela or not.