Fer-de-Lance, Anybody?

Climbing the Beast

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May 4th 2009
Why do you keep stopping? the guide asked with an irritated expression on his face and agitation in his voice. Mmm...because I can't breathe!?! I replied in turn. The monster had flicked his switch. The previous morning Christophe and I were left waiting in vain for our departure. C's guide had called in sick and the agency was desperately (in Bolivian terms) trying to fi ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » Huayna Potosí

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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