why am I carrying the big bag ?

Pittendrighs and other animals

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August 21st 2011
The biggest drawback about La Paz, is of course, trying to breathe at 13000ft due to lack of oxygen. The biggest drawback about Rurrenabaque, is of course, trying to breathe at 700ft due to the excess of searing heat. You cannot win in this crazy country. Rurrenabaque was our base for a trip to the jungle/pampas. There is a difference between the two, but it is far too complicated to go ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Beni Department » Rurrenabaque

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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