The Inca Stairs at Yumani

The Tranquillity of Isla del Sol - Lake Titicaca

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August 30th 2011
I had failed to climb Huanya Potosi, something I realise I haven't written about yet - it's a monster work in progress I one for which I am truly struggling with the words to describe. I will get there eventually... I was devastated not to complete the climb, and after being stuck in La Paz for yet another day due to yet another protest I took a bus to Copacabana - a small, mostly gringo t ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » Isla del Sol

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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