People everywhere

It is hard to imagine how many people are probably here in the Cemetary District. There are vendors selling everything, and for today, lots of people selling flowers.

El día de los muertos

November 2nd 2006
Halloween is not a very popular day here in Boliva, but All Soul´s Day sure is. It is actually a national holiday, and since it was on a Thursday this year, my organization gave me Friday off as well. A long weekend already!! Anyhow, before I explain how I spent my Day of the Dead, I´ll have to explain the evening before 😊 As it was my friend Lisa´s birthday on Friday and she was ou ... 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

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