For more in-depth and accurate reports, here is a link to Venezuela On-line News.

There is a picture of the entrance to that tunnel I mentioned which goes to the airport. It was akin to the Eisenhower Tunnel through the Rockies. It is filled with mud and collapsed in some places. They have only managed to open one of the many lanes through, and that only for emergency vehicles.

The Venezuelan people are to be commended. From the reports I hear they are rally round to aid and comfort one another in great numbers.

Andres, I will be sending your son a New Year's greeting. I am so glad for you that he is okay.

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