Matt with trusty steed

Boliviaaaaggghh!

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November 8th 2008
We set off to our first border crossing on our own, filled with the fear of questions we wouldn't understand, surprise entry taxes and full cavity searches. As it turned out, we could've walked straight over the border and no-one would have noticed. Needless to say we didn't but it was a relief to find it all so simple. Arriving in Bolivia at Villazon was an immeadiate culture shock, summed up by ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Potosí Department » Tupiza

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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