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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]
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] Blog: La Paz, Potosi & Uyuni. Bolivia
Date: February 18th 2008
Monday 11th Feb - Day 20 Drove to La Paz, the capital of Bolivia and the highest capital city in the world. We had to cross the border from Peru which was an unusual experience and not one I would've liked to have done without our guide Mike to look after us. As soon as we stepped out of the bus before the corssing some decisively shadding looking individuals were being a bit too friendly try ... read more
Date: February 18th 2008
Monday 11th Feb - Day 20 Drove to La Paz, the capital of Bolivia and the highest capital city in the world. We had to cross the border from Peru which was an unusual experience and not one I would've liked to have done without our guide Mike to look after us. As soon as we stepped out of the bus before the corssing some decisively shadding looking individuals were being a bit too friendly try ... read more
