Capyburra in Amazon Basin.

Unexpected bonus...........Bolivia!

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September 23rd 2005
.............................................And we were so glad we did, the country is breathtakingly beautiful, we visited Copacabana ( Of Barry Manilow fame, well not really!! ) really pretty place in parts, quite unusual in others, one unusual custom occurs twice daily outside of the cathedral, the priest blesses the local cars and drivers with holy water, the cars all get dressed up in their ... read more

South America » Bolivia

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Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... ... read more