Lunchtime upstairs!

Orphanage

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August 5th 2011
A month ago we arrived in Sucre knowing that we were going to be working in an orphanage, but we did not know what to expect. Both of us had slight reservations of what we might be getting ourselves into – although there was an anticipation of excitement. After registering at the school that organises volunteers, we were taken to the orphanage by means of a bus. Buses in Sucre defy all laws of ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Chuquisaca Department » Sucre

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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