Sunset Meal

Lost at the Lake

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August 10th 2008
We missed the bus to Lake Titicaca. I had left Kit in charge of buying the tickets. The previous evening, we had had the following conversation. Me: Are you sure the bus is definitely at 8? Kit: YES I AM SURE, DON’T QUESTION ME WOMAN. The bus was not at 8. The bus was at 7, we were a whole hour late. Amazingly, instead of laughing at the stupid gringos and trying to sell us another ticket, ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » Isla del Sol

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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