Chess in the plaza

Day 45 - Double Room for 4 Quid

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May 6th 2010
On arrival in Santa Cruz the contrast with Sucre was immediately apparent: multi-lane traffic (always more than the road intended), an extremely busy nature and a VERY hot muggy atmosphere! We jumped in the first taxi.. no wing mirrors and a smashed front windscreen... and held on for the white knuckle ride to the hostel. Ambar backpackers hostel was one of the true bargains of our trip, 4 quid fo ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Santa Cruz Department » Santa Cruz

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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