Plane

Amazon

---

June 3rd 2008
So we arrived at 5.30am at the TAM military airport. Still dark as we wait amongst dozens of uniformed officers and a handful of tourists. The plane held about 20 people. We entered the plane from the back where all our bags were stacked and to our relief our plane took off on schedule at 7am. Leanne popped a little valium as we peered out through scratched windows from our wobbly seats. Leannes ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Beni Department » Rurrenabaque

---

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