Ceviche

Hats, hats, hats...

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August 10th 2007
The thing about Peru and Bolivia that just stands out as soon as you arrive in the highlands is the local attire of the women. These great hats that just perch on top of their heads with what seems to be no grips, and these great, brightly coloured dick whittington style pieces of cloth that are just tied onto their backs to carry their wares and more than often their babies... Such a contrast fo ... read more

South America » Bolivia

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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