Bolivia on the brink of civil war?

Apparently that's what the Argentine press have been reporting. Note the gun at the front of our bus! It was actually a plastic one and you can't see the owner, the driver's son, nearby!

Christmas lights and butterflies

December 27th 2007
We have just enjoyed a few lovely, relaxing days in the Hotel Cortez in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Christmas day was especailly nice as the sun shone all day and we were able to make the most of the swimming pool. It's been great to revisit some old haunts but we were disappointed to find the Irish Pub overlooking the central plaza closed for refurbishment. T ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Santa Cruz Department » Santa Cruz

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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