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Real 4 Wheeling in Bolivia

Posted on September 30, 2016 by murray

We are off the bus, not even figuratively. The bus took us as far a Uyuni and we traded it in for 3-4 wheel drives. Yesterday was across the salt flats. Just shy of 4000M. We get on the salt … Continue reading →

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Bolivia Politics First Hand

Posted on September 28, 2016 by murray

Last night at the briefing we got a bit of a warning. Real life Bolivia might be in the way of our progress along the intended route. We are headed to Potosi and it seems the folks there are a … Continue reading →

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Sucre, Bolivia

Posted on September 27, 2016 by murray

Sucre is a city of about 500,000 people set on hills surrounding a colonial center. The colonial center was built during the time of the Spanish. Most of the buildings are still intact and it is a joy to walk … Continue reading →

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Candelaria to Sucre

Posted on September 26, 2016 by murray

Today is market day. Anyone travelling in southern Bolivia has heard of the Tarabuco Sunday Market. Most towns shut down on Sunday. Tarabuco opens it doors. It is our first intersection with the tourist trail.  We have not seen this many … Continue reading →

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La Higuera to Candelaria

Posted on September 23, 2016 by murray

The last two days have basically been a road trip. 7 or 8 hours each day seated in a 4 wheel drive. Road conditions vary greatly. The roads from Samaipata are mostly paved but in poor repair. The majority of … Continue reading →

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Che Guevara

Posted on September 22, 2016 by murray

The big part of the day is the story of Che Guevara as told by the keeper of the keys to the school where he was executed. We arrive at the small village of La Higuera about 4:00 in the … Continue reading →

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Let the Tour Begin

Posted on September 20, 2016 by murray

Today we meet up with our travel companions. Noon is our target. We start out to have breakfast across the street, the cafe is closed and when we go back to the hotel to ask where else to go they … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Posted on September 19, 2016 by murray

We read this Santa Cruz is nothing special and I think I must agree. Nice enough place but just a city. This is our first time to Bolivia so it is a really good intro and the city seems friendly … Continue reading →

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Miraflores

Posted on September 17, 2016 by murray

Farther afield today. Destination Miraflores, a district of Lima on the ocean. Everything one reads whether on the net or in a travel book mentions Miraflores. So thought we should have a look see. One of the museums we wanted … Continue reading →

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Lima, Peru

Posted on September 16, 2016 by murray

Best route for us to western South America is through Lima, Peru. Our last few long trips we have been taking a ‘pause’ in transit to our destination, say 10 to 12 hours of flying time from home, and then … Continue reading →

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