R.O.U.S.

¨Rodents of unusual size? I don´t think they exist.¨ The largest rodent in the world, an adult Capybara is 3-4 feet long. They all share a cynical expression as their clumsy, fat bodies in environment of crocs, alligators, and anacondas seems to be an elaborate joke on the part of mother nature.

Rurrenabaque and the Pampas

July 28th 2010
I first heard about the Pampas tour as a poor man´s alternative to exploring areas near Iquitos, Peru. I passed on the 20 hour, dangerous road journey to Rurrenbaque and opted instead for a 40 minute flight. Through Honey Tours (located in La Paz on Comercial across from the Wild Rover hostel), the flight was about 1000 BS and the tour (through Indigena Tours, which was pretty good) was an add ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Beni Department » Rurrenabaque

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

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