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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Bolivia (Includes Spitting!)

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March 11th 2006
Well, yesterday I had a cheerful, upbeat entry about how well our trip from San Pedro, Chile, to Uyuni, Bolivia went. Fortunately, prior to posting, the power went out due to a thunderstorm, erasing my entire entry and forshadowing the rain clouds that were to overshadow our trip today. But enough of that; first, to good news (parents, no skipping ahead, I assure you we are all healthy and never ... 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