Train Graveyard

La Paz & Salar De Uyuni

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November 24th 2008
La Paz La Paz La Paz what to say about La Paz. Well its the highest city in the world at 3,700m and built in a canyon so walking anywhere is lot of effort due to the incline and the lack of oxygen at that altitude! The first few days in La Paz were just spent aclimatizing and partying (somewhat contradictory) waiting for James girlfriend Kate to arrive before we headed south for the main ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » La Paz

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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