The Lavandaria

Chasing Che Guevera

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December 30th 2007
Russ awoke to his ultimate nightmare! A 6 hour uncomfortable bus journey lay ahead, we were checking out of our 4 star luxury hotel and anticipating rather more humble accommodations, and he was struck down with the runs! Thank God for Immodium!! The pills worked and the journey wasn’t too bad, but reclining padded seats would have been nice! Anyway, we were soon in Vallegrande and checking in ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Santa Cruz Department » Vallegrande

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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