October 15th 2009  South America » Bolivia » Oruro Department » Oruro
A friend who I met here told me the best way to describe Bolivia is that everything that is simple at home becomes impossible, and everything impossible at home becomes simple. Eg. morning latte very ... [full story]

October 8th 2009  South America » Bolivia » Oruro Department » Oruro
So I'm a horrible blogger and I apologize. To recap the last 2 weeks or so, I've accomplished the 1st part of the 1st step of my mandate (a database), settled into my new apartment, and went to Co ... [full story]

September 1st 2009  South America » Bolivia » Oruro Department » Oruro
Today I finally packed my bags and confirmed my flight itinerary, I'm ready to go...except the official contract still has to be signed thursday! It's so hard to think of everything you could need for ... [full story]

June 4th 2009  South America » Bolivia » Oruro Department » Oruro
Hello everyone! This ones coming at you from Oruru, Bolivia. La Paz locals who heard we were traveling there usually wrinkled their noses and said something to the effect of "ohhh... its dirty litt ... 5 photos [full story]

May 25th 2009  South America » Bolivia » Oruro Department » Oruro
One of the interesting features of travelling long distances by public bus is the appearance of salesman on the trips for the first hour or so. They preach the benefits of coco tea, multivitamin po ... 17 photos [full story]