Wet but Happy

A Gringo´s Guide To The South American Haircut

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October 31st 2007
Streets in La Paz each have a theme. There's the street with all the alpaca shops, the one with all the plumbing supplies, and so forth. Our hotel was on the barbershop street. I sometimes get the question "What is the point of traveling to South America?" I have finally found the answer: Because getting a haircut is an adventure. I was excited to be on the barbershop street since I had decid ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » La Paz

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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