Road to Sorata

From Sorata to Emotional Security

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March 21st 2008
I'm ending my first week in Bolivia. 51 more to go! As I wite I'm in Sorata- it's part of the La Paz department but five hours away from the city. To come here, we had to cross lots of mountains - HIGH MOUNTAINS. At one point we were in the Cumbre which is the highest place of the mountain we were crossing, and the clouds right next to us. It was crazy! My eyes saw the most amazing view; the cor ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » Sorata

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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