The previous night was extraordinarily wet – it was almost impossible to look through the windshield. Driving was very slow, and fallen trees in the road didn’t make the journey any better. Richardo the driver did not seem worried, and pushed on Venezuela higway 10 towards the Kamoiran lodge on the plateau that is the Gran Sabana. Closing in on the hotel the weather improved, and the night passed without any thunders storms. Did we leave the bad weather behind?

The following morning did indeed seem to be the beginning of much improved weather, as there was no sign of cumulunimbus or any larger weather system.

I’m standing at 1195 metres above sea level, and this tepui is my first. I’m glad I was quick to take a photo, as only moments later it was covered in clouds as the sun was heating up the air.

Last updated on 8 November 2024