Monkeys jumping on our head

The Pampas and Jungle

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November 9th 2008
This trip was another highlight of the trip. Well, the trip to the Pampas was a def highlight, our jungle trip turned out to be less than fantastic! Getting to Rurrenabaque (main town) involved a very terrifying 45 minute flight on a tiny plane with lots of turbulence. The scariest part was landing on the little dirt track! We were both happy to be on land even if it was very very hot once we ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Beni Department

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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