Chilleena....

Into the Amazon!

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January 23rd 2009
Hello all, Our introduction to Bolivia was very fitting - at the border John was stopped and forced to pay a $135 (American) fee for a visa required as of January 1st for all US citizens... however, this was very poorly explained and caused a lot of stress and confusion in and amongst unmarked lines and confused bustling officials and civilians alike. The office was a mess and we had no idea w ... read more

South America » Bolivia

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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