Bolivia: Poverty Stricken but Rich in Natural Wonders


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December 26th 2010
Published: January 17th 2011
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When I was a small child growing up there were many places I dreamed of spending Christmas ranging from Lapland to Legoland! Alas, La Paz in Bolivia, as interesting a place as it is, was not one of them. Nevertheless this is precisely where Alexa and I found ourselves spending the 2010 festive period and we were determined to make the most of it. La Paz sits in a "bowl" surrounded by the high moun... Read Full Entry



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About to climb Tacora VolcanoAbout to climb Tacora Volcano
About to climb Tacora Volcano

(Elevation is almost 6,000m above sea level)
Made it to the top!Made it to the top!
Made it to the top!

(It took exactly two hours)
It was much easier coming down!It was much easier coming down!
It was much easier coming down!

(In fact it only took half an hour)
Post volcano 60km downhill bike ridePost volcano 60km downhill bike ride
Post volcano 60km downhill bike ride

It took 45 minutes - scary stuff!



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