Fiesta on Isla del Sol

Day 52 - Birthplace of the Sun, Moon and Stars

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May 13th 2010
Happy Birthday Dad! Today was an early start for our trip to Isla del Sol, the island on the Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca. Legend has it that the sun, moon and stars were created here. Upon arrival we were lucky enough to see a festival in full swing - crazy costumes, singing and dancing, a whirlpool of colours. Really happy to have seen that. There was an awkward moment when deciding whether ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » Copacabana

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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