First Bolivia post ever

Peter (Moderator) says on Jul 25, 2007, 07:25:

Who else has traveled in Bolivia?

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arthur brode says on Jul 25, 2007, 07:38:

Great! I have heard about Bolivia from travelers passing through Cali.Definately want to visit:)

http://www.calirentals.net/

Colombiche says on Jul 25, 2007, 07:49:

I wouldn't mind going down to Peru and Bolivia.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

Peter (Moderator) says on Jul 25, 2007, 08:33:

I thought Bolivia was really incredible, I definitely want to go back one day and spend a few weeks trekking. And it's very safe, too.

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podborski says on Jul 25, 2007, 08:52:

I've heard nothing but raves about Bolivia. It's on my list. But now I have to hurry because soon it'll be over-run by pasty white PBHrs!

Peter (Moderator) says on Jul 25, 2007, 09:34:

damn pasty white PBH'rs! Oh man!

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GTA says on Jul 25, 2007, 10:38:

How about the crime. Where is the cite to see the houses for sale.

durito says on Jul 25, 2007, 11:24:

I spent 6 months in Bolivia in 2005 and loved it. It´s a beautiful country with wonderful people. La Paz is an amazing city.

Puddin says on Jul 25, 2007, 15:50:

not a bad idea...would be my next stop after living for a while in my lovely cali!!

NOT AS HAPPY AS BEFORE BUT GETTING THERE... Liz 0.o

RUV says on Jul 25, 2007, 15:56:

I been interested in Bolivia since the last time I was in Argentina.

Look forward to getting more info here.

gabolicious says on Jul 25, 2007, 18:56:

I haven't been to Bolivia... Peter maybe you have some pics you can share with us?...
In fact I'd like to visit every country in Latin America... that's why I'd be interested in knowing a little bit more of other Latinamerican countries...

GRACIAS PETE!!!

"The new land of opportunities: Colombia!" ----- Mr Miguel_Clavo on PBH

Man Tequila says on Jul 25, 2007, 22:08:

Would love to visit Bolivia someday...

pues se me antoja que sus cantares son de una tierra desconocida, y yo le dije si a usted le inspira, saber la tierra de donde soy... con mucho gusto y a mucho honor...

durito says on Jul 26, 2007, 10:58:

isla del sol:

arthur brode says on Jul 27, 2007, 10:50:

Wow!

http://www.calirentals.net/

slguy says on Jul 27, 2007, 11:59:

I'd REALLY like to hear more first-hand experience in Bolivia. I have an online amiga who just annoys the hell out of me, to see her country. She's in Santa Cruz. Landlocked doesn't really ring my chimes, since I'm a sailor- but there seems to be good air service in the general area.

I've been slowly investigating online....Bolivia seems to be an undiscovered expat paradise. Beautiful country, and cheap cost of living.

Looking forward to learning more

Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab

panthdave says on Jul 27, 2007, 14:00:

Repeat Arthur...WOW....I have some amazing pictures of Peru but those are amazing....

panthdave Miami

gabolicious says on Jul 27, 2007, 16:56:

durito isla del sol you said?

gracias! those pictures are awesome....

"The new land of opportunities: Colombia!" ----- Mr Miguel_Clavo on PBH

durito says on Jul 28, 2007, 16:05:

Yes, isla del sol, on lago titicaca.

It`s imo the most beautiful place in South America.

Robert Jorge says on Jul 29, 2007, 02:31:

I heard Bolivia is the only landlocked country in the world with a navy. Is this true? (por que lago titicaca) That is also the highest elevation major lake in the world too ... from what I heard? I would love to visit Bolivia someday. I hope this section of Poor But Happy takes off so I can learn more about that country. Because I don't know sh**. And I hate being ignorant.

Tinto (Moderator) says on Jul 29, 2007, 12:08:

Robert Jorge - I don't know how people define "major lake" but Tititcaca is the highest commercially navigable lake in the world. It's about 140 miles long and up to 70 miles wide. The Navy exists up there, too - because the lake is an international border with Peru and (some say) to keep the skills alive should Bolivia ever regain access to the sea, which they lost in a war with Chile over 100 years ago.

Robert Jorge says on Jul 29, 2007, 21:31:

I guess I didn't have the vocabulary for "commercially navigable lake". But, that is essentially what I meant by "major lake." Thanks for the info!

Peter (Moderator) says on Jul 30, 2007, 11:12:

And I still think the Bolivians have some remote hope to stop being landlocked one day. Not gonna happen of course :)

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MacGringo says on Jul 31, 2007, 06:22:

Don't think Bolvia will get that land back in a hurry, I heard from a Chileno friend in Glasgow that the piece of land which was taken by Chile has many copper mines.
Peter, whats your opinion on the safety in Bolivia? I did read somewhere on the internet that due to Bolivia being about the poorest in South America that robberies and kidknappings of backpackers was becoming popular.

MacGringo says on Jul 31, 2007, 06:25:

I forgot to say, those pictures are amazing. Not unlike some scenery you would see in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

manINred says on Jul 31, 2007, 09:57:

Bolivia is a spectacularly beautiful place. It's natural beauty is quite frankly astounding, absoultely amazing. It's a shame I was only there for 2 weeks.

Peter (Moderator) says on Jul 31, 2007, 09:57:

Yes, Bolivia scenery is incredible. Point your camera anywhere at random and you have a great picture.

Macgringo: Bolivia is VERY safe. It's one of the (or perhaps the) safest countries in South America. There are lots of robberies in Peru, but not in Bolivia.

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MacGringo says on Jul 31, 2007, 11:36:

Cheers Peter. I'm hoping to get to Bolivia some day.

ChristopherZZ says on Oct 14, 2007, 18:49:

awesome pictures. Looks like a great place to go on an adventure.