Sunset over Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca - It took my breath away!!!

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July 2nd 2008
Having arrived in Copacobana, via another of Bolivias lovely buses!! I found my hotel ,and it was literally on the shores of Lake Titicaca - The view was superb. I arranged to go on a boat trip over to the Isle Del Sol the following day - The island was believed to be the the birthplace of the sungod of the Incas. It was a lovely bu gruelling day, as it involved trekking up and down mountai ... read more

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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