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February 28th 2018
Published: March 16th 2018
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We have to admit, we were a little unsure about visiting Bolivia... It isn't a country known for its luxuries (carrying ones own toilet paper everywhere is a must!) and having heard horror stories of friends being robbed there, we were definitely more than a little apprehensive. We didn't get off to a great start - with a 5 hour delay at the border crossing from Chile. But once we got going, Boli... Read Full Entry



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The pretty streets in SucreThe pretty streets in Sucre
The pretty streets in Sucre

Sucre is the constitutional capital of Bolivia and it's cool temperate climate was preferred by the Spanish royal and wealthy families who controlled the nearby silver mining in Potosi.
Some of the beautifullchurches in Sucre! Some of the beautifullchurches in Sucre!
Some of the beautifullchurches in Sucre!

Clockwise from top left: Catedral Metropolitana Templo de La Merced Templo San Francisco Convento de San Felipe de Neri
The start of the old road or Death Road!The start of the old road or Death Road!
The start of the old road or Death Road!

In 1994 this was labelled the world's most dangerous road when it was estimated that between 200 and 300 people died each year!
Our tour guide acting the ape!Our tour guide acting the ape!
Our tour guide acting the ape!

Donal had to keep a firm grip to him!!!
One wrong move here is fatalOne wrong move here is fatal
One wrong move here is fatal

This is the only road in Bolivia that people drive on left. This is to give the downhill driver a better view of his outside wheel.
Tuck it in........Tuck it in........
Tuck it in........

......but not too much!!! The uphill driver has right of way!
Imagine doing the driving test on this road!!!Imagine doing the driving test on this road!!!
Imagine doing the driving test on this road!!!

This was originally an old Inca Route used for trading.



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