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South America » Bolivia
December 16th 2008
Published: December 20th 2008
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The Sun Was Born Here, But Don't Expect Us To Tell You About It Leaving Peru was simple enough and two border posts and a bit of rain later we found ourselves arriving in Bolivia. What was the welcome? An entry tax to our first destination, Copacabana. Not the Copacabana of cheesy disco fame, but a tiny border town on the shores of Lake Titicaca. From here you can visit the Isla Del Sol - the bir... Read Full Entry



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Working In A SaunaWorking In A Sauna
Working In A Sauna

This guy was hand drilling new blast holes in almost unbearable heat
We're Rich!We're Rich!
We're Rich!

A Silver and Zinc filled rock
And BreeeeeeeeathAnd Breeeeeeeeath
And Breeeeeeeeath

Enjoying the fresh air again after two hours down the mine
Looking SharpLooking Sharp
Looking Sharp

Getting a nice 'comb over' local-style haircut in La Paz
It's All About The AccessoriesIt's All About The Accessories
It's All About The Accessories

Cars await a blessing in Copacabana
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Moto-Church

Clean and decorated cars lining up to be blessed
Time To PartyTime To Party
Time To Party

After this car was blessed out came confetti, fireworks and Champagne. What a nice day out for a hard working motor!
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Non-Fussed

These ladies in Copacabana have seen it all before
Freezing On Lake TiticacaFreezing On Lake Titicaca
Freezing On Lake Titicaca

Wrapped up warm on our early morning boat ride to The Isla Del Sol



22nd December 2008

Terrifying!
Hi guys, wow another great blog, but rather you than me travelling down the Death Road! You are either very brave or mad! Being surrounded by all that brilliant white salt must have been very surreal, and I loved the photos taken there! As usual, some wonderful descriptions and very interesting historical facts. Lots of love to you both, and have a wonderful Christmas wherever you happen to be.

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