Valle de los Cóndores

Flight of the Condors

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November 6th 2022
I spent the weekend exploring a new area of Bolivia, specifically where the Andean Condors live. These are massive birds, some of the largest birds in the world that are able to fly. The males can weight 35 lbs and have a 12 ft wing span. Because of their size, they prefer to live in windy areas to assist their flying. Before heading out, I spent a bit of time downtown. I went to the indoor mar ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Tarija Department » Tarija

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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