Vast open spaces of the Altiplano
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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 ... [read more]
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 ... [read more] Blog: Bruised Bums in Bolivia (Horse and Jeep Adventures in the Altiplano)
Date: December 3rd 2005
Date: December 3rd 2005
Back into Bolivia and the Journey to Tupiza
When we crossed from Argentina to into the Bolivian border town of Villazon, we were hit by the all to familiar smell of Coca leaves, they were everywhere and everyone was chewing. The sheer number of bags of leaves on sale made us wonder if a large quantity wasn’t destined for the other side of the border. We soon found the bus station an ... read moreComment on Vast open spaces of the Altiplano
We are South Africans who have been living in London for 6 years. On our way back home we have decided to take a seven month detour via a couple of places we have always wanted to visit / would not get the opportunity to visit once settled in SA.
We love wildlife and the wilderness.
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