The road at the top

Mt Chacaltaya and Valley of the Moon

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January 15th 2008
Today Sarah and I parted ways. She is continuing on with her journey through South America for another 3 weeks. I am a bit jealous. Today, flying solo I decided to go on a trek to the peak of Mt Chacaltaya and then at the end a quick stop off at the Valley of the Moon. Where to begin. I discovered I would not have enough time to make it back to La Paz from Lake Titicaca right before our ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » La Paz

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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