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August 31st 2008
It was hard not to be knocked over by La Paz. The flight in was wildly spectacular, and the taxi ride to our accommodation was equally spellbinding. Precariously perched between the Altiplano ('high plane'), and the rugged Andes, it is a scenic wonder. But whether driving, walking, or just standing around, the chaotic nature of its life is absolutely insane. The steep topography requires the bus ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » La Paz

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

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Tearing asunder from a pleasant New Zealand urban environment, Benj and Arlene felt like a 'small' getaway, involving a bit of Tahiti (a few days), Easter Island (10 days), South America (6 months) and Mexico (2 months), visiting the Spanish/Iberian connection on route to the UK. Park or ride back to NZ via SE Asia, and work out how to get to Eastern Europe and Turkey in the process. Starting 20 June 2008, and not quite sure when to finish - probably when gripped either by poverty, or the need for familiarity - it´ll be the poverty. ... full info

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