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The difference between a 40m rappel and a 400m rappel

June 17th 2008
The difference between a 40m rappel and a 400m rappel is that the guide doesn't carry a rope that is 400m long. As such, the technique for rappelling is slightly different. While my Spanish is good enough to understand a lot of things, it was not good enough to pick up on the phrase "When the rope runs out, you need to secure yourself to mountain side with your ice axe so you don't fall preciously ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » La Paz

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

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Korean bananas are native to the Korean peninsula, however, they are not to be confused with Korean lemons which are raised organically and kept in the local vicinity of the peninsula. While they are genetically identical, Korean bananas are exported at a young age to North America to complete the ripening process. As a result, they are yellow on the outside and white on the inside. Being a Korean Banana, I get the best of both worlds. The Asian part gives me a super fast metabolism and the ability to do math very well. Whereas the white part gives me the ability to pick out stereotypes of ... full info

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