30 Nov 2010
Carrao river – Golondrina fall
One of the four spectacular water falls of the Carrao river by the Pemon village of Canaima. The deep rumbling sound of the water is heard from far away and…
30 Nov 2010
Carrao river – Hatcha fall
The Carrao river is the only (easy) means of transportation to the Angel falls other than by air. These falls are located by the Pemon village of Canaima. It's…
30 Nov 2010
Carrao river – Canaima lagoon
Over time the huge waterfalls have created this lagoon. In the wet season it's a big lake and in the dry season just a pool with big sandy beaches which are…
28 Nov 2010
Roraima montane forest
Close to the walls of Roraima the montane forest is dense, moist and very steep. Roraima is causing constant cloud formation and moisture is brushing against…
28 Nov 2010
Double rainbow and Roraima
This is the path to and from from Roraima, and this was photographed on my way from Roraima. Once out of the forest surrounding the walls of the mountain it…
28 Nov 2010
Passiflora angusta
Not only was this plant in bloom, but it was also growing fruit. What color is it when ripe? Native range is the Guyana Shield.
28 Nov 2010
Passiflora angusta
I was surprised to see a Passion flower on the savanna, as out in the open there is nothing to climb on for one. I only found this one - about a kilometre…
28 Nov 2010
Monnina cacumina
This bush grows in the montane forest close to the Roraima walls.
Native range is the Guyana Shield.
28 Nov 2010
Vellosiella spathacea
This plant reminds me of a cucumber or melon, but I found none with fruit. It grows in the montane forest by the Roraima wall. Native range is the Guyana…
