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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]
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] Blog: Salt Lakes, Flamingos and Altitude
Date: March 21st 2006
Day 44 - Saturday 18th March The Facts: Salta -La Quaica The longer version We were met early by our guide, for the trip north to the Bolivian border. The choice of transport was a new model Hilux so Roger felt right at home. This one had a few more spotlights on though. We headed north through the denser forest areas, passing through many towns, whose names we still ca ... read more
Date: March 21st 2006
Day 44 - Saturday 18th March The Facts: Salta -La Quaica The longer version We were met early by our guide, for the trip north to the Bolivian border. The choice of transport was a new model Hilux so Roger felt right at home. This one had a few more spotlights on though. We headed north through the denser forest areas, passing through many towns, whose names we still ca ... read more
