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LA PAZ

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October 24th 2010
We arrive in La Paz which must of been the longest and roughest bus/train journey in the world so far. La Paz is a busy modern city and is the highest capital in the world (The city is at nearly 4000 m above sea level). The alcohol her seems to go straight to my head here and it feels hard t breathe. Seems a good place to adjust to the climate before we tackle Macchu Picchu on the journey ahead. ... read more

South America » Bolivia » La Paz Department » La Paz

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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