Amy getting ready

Bolivia - The End

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February 24th 2011
Amy and I met up again in La Paz, she was dead tired after doing her hike up to Huayna Potosi, but was thrilled to have finished it. It was a very challenging trek, using crampons, ice picks and all sorts of winter gear. I am impressed with her, and after hearing stories from other people about how hard it was, I am proud of my little travel buddy! We had plans to go to Coroico, but what with t ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » La Paz

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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