The Cerro Rico - Potosi

Bolivian taxis = converted European cars (ie steering wheel ripped out of the right and installed on the left)

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February 3rd 2009
Well, it's been a bit since we've written. Partly because there wasn't a ton to write about, partly because we were in a fight with Bolivia for a bit and a third part because we just didn't feel like it. But, we got all packed up to get on a noon bus today that turns out won't be leaving until 7pm (something about a block on the road--we don't even get into it anymore) so some time opened up tod ... read more

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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