Forest of Cacti

The island was covered with huge cactus plants, some reaching over 3M high. We climbed to the top of the island which was a feat in itself as it was difficult breathing at this altitude.

Bolivian Culture Shock

December 8th 2007
Saturday 8th Dec: (very early) Last Wednesday afternoon I had time to kill while waiting for the evening coach (the only one); I met up with a Swiss couple who were staying in the same hostel. They had started their trip in Alaska and had been travelling all the way south; however they had to skip the US because of immigration restrictions. They told me of their travels as we enjoyed the shade of ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Potosí Department » Salar de Uyuni

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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