bienvenidos a bolivia! crossing the border on foot

January 30th 2008
Forget what they say about robberies, kidnappings and violence in South America. Public transportation is the scariest thing about this place. Never before have I employed so many (shady) modes of transportation in 24 hours. Satisfied with the Peruvian experience, Takeo and I began the historic pilgrimage into neighboring Bolivia. From the plaza in Puno we squeezed into a moto taxi that should h ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » Copacabana

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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andrew fraser

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I am on a meandering spirit quest, learning and growing with each step. My home state of Colorado is beautiful and captivating in it's own right, but my insatiable wanderlust has not allowed me to sink roots just yet. I am still young, enthusiastic, passionate about exploration and at times overzealous. I prefer the less beaten path to the daily commute. As my world view expands and curiosity grows, I keep finding new places to explore and making great friends along the way. At 26 years old, I still have plenty of time for adventure and am in no particular rush to find a 9 to 5. The mind, on... full info

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