Bolivia (7)

Coimata. San Jacinto Lake. San Lorenzo Bolivia

Coimata. San Jacinto Lake. San Lorenzo Bolivia This is part 2 of our day. We had been to the wineries in the south. So we headed back for a traditional lunch, and to collect a different set of explorers. As we head out of Tarija, we pass through the Avenue of Americas. First stop is […]

Tarija Bolivia Bodegas Wineries and Concepcion

Tarija Bolivia Bodegas Wineries and Concepcion Monday morning 8 a.m. and it is freezing cold as we wait in the main square of Tarija (pronounce Tareeha) for the minibus to take us on the “Tour of the Wine”. The square comes to a halt. Everyone jumps out of their cars and stand attention. Those walking […]

Asuncion to Chaco Paraguay and Villamontes Bolivia

  Asuncion to Chaco Paraguay and Villamontes Bolivia We wait. We wait. We wait.   Bolipar S.R.L. Buses – I have never had such a bad experience in all my travels – please use their opposition! they will only spoil your day especially if you are a single parent on a family travel with your child.  […]

Riding The Death Train to Bolivia-Brazil Border

We are about to embark on an overnight journey riding the Death Train! Now before you freak out, it is important to know that times have changed since the original naming of the Death Train. The Death Train earned its iconic and famous name many years ago and there are many stories as to why. […]

Roads Blocked by 100 Trucks Force us to Fly to Santa Cruz

We have been waiting for a few days to leave Sucre. The buses can’t pass through the roads that are blocked by 100 trucks or more. This has been going on for some time now, as I later discover. Traffic We manage to get a great deal with BOA – a new airline here in […]

Our Last Day in Sucre Bolivia

Our last day in Sucre, Bolivia is somewhat sad as we love this beautiful city. Sucre has fantastic markets, dinosaur footprints, great parks, and is also so affordable. I have to say that we have had great accommodation at the Hostelling International, and we have enjoyed delicious and inexpensive meals too. When we first arrived […]

Stuck in Sucre Bolivia Road Blockages

We should be heading for Brazil from Sucre, however, there seem to be road blockages on every exit out of the country. Road Blockages I have already booked our bus tickets to Santa Cruz. Initially, we were told that this was a 24-hour strike on all major roads in out of the city with road blockages. Then we […]

Dinosaur Footprints in Sucre Bolivia

It is Monday, and time to go exploring for dinosaur footprints which we are pretty excited about. Today’s exploring in Sucre, Bolivia is on an educational level. One thing, as a single traveling parent that I try to keep a balance with, is education and exploring. This needs to be balanced with rest and fun […]

Visiting Tarabuco Market Town in Bolivia

We are up early this Sunday having booked a bus to Tarabuco – an area 2 hours from Sucre and famous as a market town in Bolivia. The Eventful Bus Ride Passengers We had a bit of an eventful bus trip to get here. You know all about it I’m sure. The loud, the drunk, the […]

Poor On The Streets That We Want To Help in Sucre Bolivia

There are so many poor on the streets that we want to help in Sucre Bolivia that we don’t know where to start. The old city is glorious, but as we visit we pass many old ladies and men sitting and begging. Dogs wander the streets, but it is the begging children that we are […]

Long Bus Ride To Potasi. Things Go Wrong in Bolivia

Today we find ourselves on an unexpected long bus ride. We want to move out of Uyuni as the past 2 days have been a nightmare. My son is weak from being in the hospital, and I want to move on in case he needs treatment at somewhere not so remote. Arriving For The Bus We […]

Hospital in Uyuni Bolivia Salt Flats With a Child

The hospital in Uyuni is clean and somehow very basic. There are no covered corridors and where my son lies is a basic outdoor room. My son has expected salt poisoning from licking the salt on Uyuni Salt Flats. The Hospital in Uyuni – The Room There is also no light-reducing curtains here it the room […]