Intricate Carvings on One of the Churches

Dusty Roads and Donkeys

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June 24th 2007
Today was our first real taste of Bolivian local transport. The bus picked us up from the hotel earlier than planned (which is unusual in South America), & our backpacks were loaded onto the rooftop where hopefully they will stay for the six hour journey ahead to Potosi. We next picked up more people from the town and loaded on their luggage. In Bolivia this can consist of anything and today inclu ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Potosí Department » Potosi

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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