Land of eternal spring — 3 years ago
We lived in Caracas for almost ten years. It has the most incredible climate. My memory is of about 72 degrees, day and night, all year round. When it rains, it pours down in torrents for about an hour, then completely clears up for the rest of the day. The plants grow to gigantic proportions. Poinsettias grow as tall as a small tree and are seen along the city streets. I have a picture of my kids standing in front of a giant plant that had leaves bigger than they were. Our back yard had bougainvillea in brilliant colors, and fruit trees that provided us with bananas, avocados, and mangoes. Some of our happiest memories are of that time and place.
