La Paz and Death Road


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January 18th 2007
Published: January 25th 2007
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La Paz, the cultural and parliamental, but not constitutional capital of Bolivia. Arrival here brings my trip to a close, 41 days on the road with Kumuka has been nothing short of fantastic. Of the 17 on the truck, 4 boys go on to Rio for carnival, I could not think of four guys who are going to enjoy it more - Be careful gents! People of Boliva are very proud, but shy compared to Peruvians. A... Read Full Entry



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El Presidenti Evo Morales, guy looking to left, on the right of the tallest forground camera - Moments before my wallet was nabbed
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Our Guide Arron details the plan
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Test Ride
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Morning Tea
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Death Road Begins, Arron details the road rules
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500m drop...
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we r excited
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The bikes...
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So 4 cyclist have died on this corner...
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Site of worst death toll, 80 people packed onto a 49 seater bus, road is angled towards edge, extra weight caused it to topple over...
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View of the new road
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All done, no deaths today, hey!



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