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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: Visiting The Mountain That Eats Men In The Highest City In The World
Date: November 3rd 2009
Oct 31, 2009 We don’t like early buses, but because we wanted to squeeze the silver mine between our trip to Uyuni, we scheduled the earliest ride to Potosi. We prearranged a taxi for around 0630 from Wasi Masi and headed to the Sucre bus terminal. I was more initially affected by the incline to the highest city in the world. Upon arrival I felt very weak and had problems breathing. R ... read more
Date: November 3rd 2009
Oct 31, 2009 We don’t like early buses, but because we wanted to squeeze the silver mine between our trip to Uyuni, we scheduled the earliest ride to Potosi. We prearranged a taxi for around 0630 from Wasi Masi and headed to the Sucre bus terminal. I was more initially affected by the incline to the highest city in the world. Upon arrival I felt very weak and had problems breathing. R ... read more
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