On the train arriving in Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Welcome to Bolivia, where bromeliads grow on the powerlines, fences are 2m high and topped with broken glass and security guards carry pump action shot guns

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March 6th 2010
The tally so far... hostels/hotels: 9 plane rides: 3 long haul bus trips: 6 long haul train rides: 1 dorm rooms shared with chronic snorers: 1 injuries: 1 rainy days: 3 weather under 30 degrees: 2 days So the Bolivian border was crowded and hot. We couldn't figure out which office to go to for our Brazilian exit stamp. Luckily we seem to meet exactly the right people to help us wher ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Santa Cruz Department » Santa Cruz

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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