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Latin America

Adventure to Bolivia

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The 7 hour bus from from Salta to La Quiaca at the border between Argentina and Bolivia went without a hitch. Still, you never know with border crossing. If you want to travel for adventure , border crossings are the way to go. The roads were paved and the ready supply of coffee along with a fully charged mp3 player made this ride better than many … [Read more...] about Adventure to Bolivia

Getting My First Digits in Bolivia

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While I certainly have not have been to many cities in Bolivia, I can confidently say that Bolivian women are really lacking in the looks department. It's not the nicest thing to say something like that but the truth is that I saw less than 5 cute girls during my month traveling in Bolivia. Even the hired dancers in upscale clubs were ugly. One exception was in the airport in … [Read more...] about Getting My First Digits in Bolivia

Sometimes I Frighten Colombian Children

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The title says it all. Once in a while I find great joy in scaring children. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KVjApZB9hw[/youtube] In the video you will see myself and a few friends controlling a fake snake from a string as people walk next to it on the sidewalk. We found a great location on the balcony above my friend's restaurant in the plaza. It was a highly … [Read more...] about Sometimes I Frighten Colombian Children

The Sold Out Ferry To Buenos Aires

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I really wanted to visit another city in Uruguay, Punta del Este. Alex and I split and I took a bus a few hours away. before leaving I lent Alex even more $$$. That became a common theme while traveling with him. His ATM card was either lost like in Cordoba or not working like in Uruguay. I gave him some more cash before leaving so he could make it back to Buenos Aires. He … [Read more...] about The Sold Out Ferry To Buenos Aires