From the Cathedral

Music and Fashion...??

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February 16th 2006
What to say about Copacabana.... Have no idea what Barry Manilow was thinking, but music and fashion are not the passion in this town. It appears that their is another Copacabana in Brazil. Judging from the photos (massive city with long white sandy beaches) it might be the place Barry´s singing about. At anyrate, this Copacabana is a nice change from the hustle and bustle of La Paz and is th ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » Copacabana

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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