Cochabamba

I´ve Arrived!

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August 13th 2005
Well I´ve arrived in Cochabamba to do Spanish School for 2 weeks. Cochabamba has a semi tropical climate so liking one half of that! It's pretty cold in the evenings and first thing in the morning. Normally at home that would be fine as you all know I don't do mornings and never like to venture out after dark!! However, here my classes start at 8.15am! It's been difficult, but I'm coping! A ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Cochabamba Department » Cochabamba

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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