Carrao river – Golondrina fall

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…


Carrao river – Hatcha fall

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…


Carrao river – Canaima lagoon

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…


Roraima montane forest

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…


Double rainbow and Roraima

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…


Passiflora angusta

Passiflora angusta

Not only was this passiflora angusta in bloom, but it was also growing fruit. What color is it when ripe? Native range is the Guyana Shield.


Crepuscular ray between Kukenan and Roraima

Crepuscular ray between Kukenan and Roraima

About one our before sunset. Most prefer to be in constant movement to forget about the unanswered questions of existence and keep the mind fully occupied.…


Roraima rainbow

Roraima rainbow

There are countless waterfalls on and off Roraima, large and small. If the sun is out and the angle is right, a rainbow will flash as in this photo. One can…


Crepinella umbellata

Crepinella umbellata

Crepinella umbellata is perhaps the only plant on Roraima that grows to the size of a tree. It's host to a variety of vegetation and perhaps the most…


Roraima crevice

Roraima crevice

This crevice is huge in depth and length, and in one location a rumbling sound - like a remote jet plane - is heard. It's the sound of a large waterfall far…