Miners getting drunk - but I don't blame them!

December 1st 2008
Back on the dubious buses and yes, we had the obligatory breakdown on a mountain pass and annoying kids on the seat behind, screaming and kicking, but after a beautiful and eventful climb through the Bolivian Andes we arrived in the highest city in the world; Potosi. Sat in front of the city is an almost perfect, conical mountain that is savagely scarred. From base to summit it is shredded by hund ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Potosí Department » Potosi

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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Clan Graham

Louise and Daves tour du monde

Ola?!, that's Spanish for how do?! Were setting off for our world trip on June 30th 2008! First stop Argentina for some skiing and steak, then a tour of South America; Brazil (whole length of Amazon River and some footy in Rio), Peru (Inca trail, can't wait), Bolivia (Lake Titicaca) and Chile (nice Vino!). 5 months later we'll be in NZ for a month. We'll be there for Christmas and fingers crossed they'll be filming The Hobbit (I could see myself as an Orc or a Troll!). Then Oz for 4 months (not going to mention cricket, but I think it'd be rude not to talk about rugby to our Oz friends!). Star... full info

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