The Creek

The Bolivian Amazon, Volunteering

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July 30th 2012
Once we were in Rurrenabaque we went and found a hostel and offered them a few quid in return for 4 hours sleep and a nice shower. Unfortunately the room had a TV and the first channel that came on was a live F1 race so I only ended up with 2 hours sleep. “Rurre” is a small town but is the hub of the western Amazon basin, ideally situated on the banks of the burgundy Rio Beni for transport and ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Beni Department » Rurrenabaque

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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