Iglesia de San Francisco

view from "witches Market"

DAY 14

July 16th 2007
Today we started by organising to get some our laundry sorted nearby the hostel. Explored La Paz at a leisurely pace. Went in to the city and changed some money from the money vendor next to Iglesia de San Francisco (church). This imposing church is a blend of mestizo and Spanish baroque styles, and is located on the plaza San Francisco. San Francisco church was built in 1549 and is considered to ... 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

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I think that travel comes from some deep urge to see the world, like the urge that brings up a worm in an Irish bog to see the moon when it is full ~ Lord Dunsany Travel for me has always been a passion - an all consuming passion, I love the different cultures. Travelling for me does not have to be to a different country - I am quite happy exploring all the corners of the country that I am living in while I wait for the opportunity to travel to another country. What I love about travelling - The sights, smells, sounds, cuisine and people of different places. The feel... full info

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