laura looking over the road

"Muy Rapido!"

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July 8th 2005
I survived! and not only that, i absolutely loved every minute of it! Well, apart from the cold shower at the end and the fact that we had to cycle uphill for 25 minutes!! How hardcore am I?!? At the beginning I was so nervous and worried and convinced that I would be right at the back of the group going 2mph, I fully expected to either hit a truck (which i actually very nearly did!) or go over ... 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