On our noggins

Off to the Jungle

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January 13th 2009
This will be a short one cos im writing 2 weeks late while im sitting in freezing New York which is a lot different than the 40 degree heat in the jungle. We were pretty lucky to even get out to Rurrenbaque cos its rainy season which plays havoc with the grass runway landings. So one sign of rain and no flights. The question on every ones lips was why dont they build a bloody concrete runway and t ... 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