Matt in a hammock

Jungle time

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November 24th 2008
Having relaxed for a few days in La Paz, we were refreshed and ready for more adventures. Next stop was the Bolivian part of the Amazonian Jungle. A little unsure of what to do and where to go, we headed to see some tour companies and ask. The first one unsettled us a little with their guarantee of seeing animals. Most animals don't like humans and thus hide from us, so the guarantee made us think ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Beni Department » Madidi

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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