The line-up for gas in Riberalta

Gas shortages, rain and blockades

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July 22nd 2007
We´ve come to realise that barely a day seems to go as expected when driving in Bolivia. It took us 4 days to get to the town we are in now and each day had its own little surprises... downpours causing very, very muddy potholed roads, gas shortages and blockades. The last few days of driving were hard core. We had a big rain storm and the roads turned into a big mud bath... driving became a matt ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Beni Department » San Ignacio de Moxos

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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