I'm going to Venezuela in June, I've read that it can be a dangerous place and may reconsider... How have you found it? Dangerous at all? Are the Policia corrupt?

Hey Buddy,
I ran into your mom @ church on Easter. She told me about your adventure, and I will have to say I am very jealous. Keep your blog as up to date as possible, so I can share in your adventures. Take care.

Dear Tully,
Venezuela is kinda dangerious because people are poor and theavery seems to be only solution to their poverty. That said, being robbed is the worst that can happen to you. Kiddinapping souldnt be a concern. Caracas is a very dangerious place unless you know someone. I havent met one traveler who didnt have a bad experience in Caracas. Ive been here a month, and i personally dont like this country and wished i chose another country to teach english. prices at stores are ridicilious because the country is in a rather hard economic situation. but, its your call.

all police are corrupt (especially in south america, and especially in Venezuela) Most people become police here because they couldnt find any other jobs.

My friend! I´m from Valencia Venezuela, I live here in San Antonio TX, and I´m very sad because of your experiences in mu country. Venezuela is a pretty country, and people used to be very friendly, but now with all this thing of the revolution, things seem to be different. You have to be careful cause maybe it is unsecure. If you need some information let me know and I´ll help you ASAP. Remember: not everything is bad and not everyone is a thief. Take care....
Tom