Isla del Sol

Christmas day.

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February 15th 2006
Isla del Sol You land in Yumani, the largest village on the island (probably 50 people) and after picking up your backpack you see what you have to climb to in order to get to your accommodation. Yep, the good old Incas built a stairway, but they were fitter than us, and so, thought nothing of its gradient. They just didn´t take into account backpackers with their heavy loads and too ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » Copacabana

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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