Hola from Potosi in Bolivia, If 80% of all of the world’s silver came from one mine, the men and women who won the ore must have struck it rich from selling that precious metal. In fact, the supply and demand equation would render it difficult to find sufficient candidates to enter the mine. Why …Read More
Hola from Bolivia, Sometimes, it’s very reassuring to know that the driver, in whom you have just placed all of your faith and confidence, is familiar with the road. Bolivia’s famous Death Road will feature in another post, but the road between Villazon and Tarija deserves its own, too. It was a bit of a …Read More
Hola from Bolivia, Surely, the best place to see an artifact is in situ. Museums and zoos are good for allowing us to see a natural or cultural wonder without having to travel to the site. But, seeing a dinosaur footprint in the creek bed right in front of you on a walk in the …Read More
Hola from Bolivia, What country would rejoice in having one of its roads known as “Death Road” (El Camino de Muerte)? You’d think none, wouldn’t you? Nobody wants to be known around the world as having roads that are more well-known for the deaths they cause than the connections they make. Wrong! Bolivia is home …Read More
Hola from Peru and Bolivia, Is Lake Titicaca worth adding to a tour itinerary? So came the query from a filial correspondent. So goes a common question for tourists in South America. Here, I’ll have a go at answering the question. Titicaca is large enough to have its own small tides. It is by far …Read More