Inca ruins

Birthplace of the Incas

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March 28th 2008
How exciting! We were headed to the birthplace of the Incas on the mystical Isla del Sol - a spiritual experience awaited us, no doubt. We set out along the shores of Lake Titicaca from Copacabana to Yampupata, where we planned to catch a small motor boat across to the island. En-route, Paul helped out a little old lady by carrying her (ridiculously heavy) bag for her for about half a km to de ... 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