me and heath dressed as miners

Potosi

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July 29th 2006
we had an early start today to travel to potosi. we had all put in a few more dollars so we could go by taxi instead of bus. on the way the taxi drivers all stopped for us to take photos of something, not sure even what is was as all we could see was power lines so didn´t bother to get out the taxi!!!! the scenery was really nice along the way, but instead of appreciating it like we should have ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Potosí Department » Potosi

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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