Lake Along the Way

Hardest Hike of My Life!

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November 22nd 2022
On my last day off I decided to hike the second highest peak of the Condoriri Range of Mountains about three hours north of La Paz. While this was not the longest hike I have done it was certainly the hardest. The hike began at about 4600 meters (15,000 feet) and finished at over 5500 meters (18,000 feet). When we were nearing the top I had to stop every 10 steps just to catch my breath. I saw sev ... read more

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Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... ... read more