The Ride In

Bienvenidos A La Selva

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November 3rd 2009
There is another story I chose not to write. It is a tale of the battle for world domination between two of the most powerful organisms to ever grace this planet: the ant and the sandfly. Or is it the bacteria and the virus? Regardless, perhaps it is a story that will be written sometime soon. But not today. It is much too frightening, and considering the time of year, our cup of frightening ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Beni Department

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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