- FOOD: Chicken straight from the freezer to the fryer (will my stomach cope?), - AREA: The border town Quijarro in Bolivia is the most depressing border town so far. Suddenly transported into worse poverty as Bolivia is South America´s poorest country. Santa Cruz is very different to Brazil and I immediately liked it. Small city though with not much to do but it feels safe. - TRANSPORT: The 'Death Train' to Santa Cruz perhaps called the Death Train due to the fact it´s on it´s last legs. First experience of overnight travel without a blanket provided. - PEOPLE: Very laid back and friendly. The women really do wear big skirts, hats and socks and plaits! Except for the teenage girls who seem to prefer Western fashion (can´t think why!). Not much hassle - they´re all
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