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June 17th 2011
Published: June 21st 2011
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Travel to Bolivia is not really about cities and that, in my humble opinion, is a good thing for the Bolivian economy. Not that there is really that much wrong with places like Potosi and La Paz. The parts where tourists tend to visit seem safe enough, the standard of accommodation is fine – and generally cheap – there is not a lot of litter and rubbish around, restaurants and cafes are genera... Read Full Entry



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Big CharangoBig Charango
Big Charango

in a square in Potosi
Two coinsTwo coins
Two coins

Model of a ship carrying silver from Potosi when it sank. US divers salvaged it and gave the city of Potosi two of the coins. The remainder of the treasure is in the US
Charangos galoreCharangos galore
Charangos galore

in the Musical Instrument Museum, La Paz
Andean hornsAndean horns
Andean horns

played in the same way as a didge or a celtic horn
It's in the detailIt's in the detail
It's in the detail

our hostal in Potosi
La Paz streetLa Paz street
La Paz street

early morning from our hostel
El AltoEl Alto
El Alto

Above La Paz and not technically part of it
La Paz at nightLa Paz at night
La Paz at night

from our hostel
Gate at TiwanakuGate at Tiwanaku
Gate at Tiwanaku

made from one piece of rock
For Barbara, Sue & WillFor Barbara, Sue & Will
For Barbara, Sue & Will

Highest golf course in the world (the green bit behind the white building)



22nd June 2011

Just looked up your blog!
Hi! Not sure if you remember me - I was part of that group that visited the Jungle in Ecuador. This is the first time I've looked at your blog (unfortunately only the first) and it's amazing! So interesting, it's making me miss S.America. And you guys put so much care and thought into it, it's really lovely. Funnily enough, I just celebrated the indigenous Bolivian New Year! I am in Maputo, Mozambique and am friends with a Bolivian lady who informed me that it, as of yesterday, the year 5518 according to the indigenous Bolivian calender. To celebrate, a big group of her friends rocked out to the beach to watch the sunrise and drink coca tea. It was great. Did you guys see any celebrations? Anyway, I hope you are doing well. Take care, safe travels. Damien
22nd June 2011

Hello Damien
Great to hear from you. Hope you've recovered from the tree that attacked your head and you're enjoying your time in Mozambique. We didn't see any new year celebrations, probably because we moved into the lowlands (near the Brazilian border) where the Indigenous presence isn't as strong. Looking forward to hearing about your trip. Take care.

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