Getting ready in Rewi

The heat of Rurrenabaque

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December 2nd 2008
Day 608 (26.11.08) Feeling pretty shattered after our long bus trip we wanted to spend the day relaxing and so found oursleves a hostel that came complete with a leafy garden and hammocks to swing in. Having spent so long in the mountains we're not accustomed to the hot and humid weather that greeted us on our arrvial in the lowlands so not doing much suited us perfectly! Before chilling out ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Beni Department » Rurrenabaque

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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