GLACIER ACROSS THE LAKE

PUNO, PERU TO LA PAZ, BOLIVIA - DAYS 11 & 12

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November 19th 2013
I had an interesting time getting from Puno to La Paz. We went by bus from the hotel to the town of Juli . Before getting to the dock where our hydrofoil was waiting, we toured an old church which has become a museum and many large, elaborately framed 17th century paintings were displayed. Across the street from the museum was a private school. The children, in uniforms, had the day free to prepar ... 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