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La Paz

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January 21st 2006
The bus to La paz was due to leave Potsoi at 8.30pm, we arrived at 7.30pm and got a drink. There was still no bus at 8.45 so we were getting a bity panicky. At 9.00pm the bus turned up and we were informed we would need to check our bags in at the office upstairs before boarding. After a mad dash and watching to make sure our bags got on the bus, we boarded. In the centre console of the drive ... 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