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Potosi

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July 22nd 2007
From Uyuni we headed to Potosí for a few days. Talk about organized chaos. There was something going on everywhere. There was a fair taking place when we first arrived which was cool to see, but if you think the rides in our parking lot fairs are sketchy, you should see the ones they set up in Bolivia. I would not have gone near one of those rides, mainly due to my fondness of living. We check ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Potosí Department » Potosi

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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