Bandits in Bolivia?

Bolivian Biking to Brasilian Bats!

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October 4th 2006
Bolivian Biking to Brasilian Bats! Sorry Mum! "Do not take the´El Calle De Morte' (Road of Death/Worlds Most Dangerous Road) to the Rain Forest!" I was advised by a good pal (Mr C Large) and told by my Mum. Well, we didn't take the bus, but we opted instead for a bike... But surely only a fool would spend 5 hours hurtling down a narrow track on a mountain bike with 400 feet dro ... 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