Sunset at the campsite

No pain no gain.

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September 24th 2006
This weekend was one of those experiences that will stay with us forever. One month ago James said to Julie: I want to climb over 6000m and Julie replied: yeah whatever! She hoped that this would never eventuate. But regardless of Julie's reservations, on Saturday at 8am both James and Julie (and Ryan) stood at the top of Huayna Potosi, a mountain that is 6088m high. To put things in perspectiv ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » Huayna Potosí

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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