Monthly Archives: October 2010
History of Argentina (wiki)
Argentina (i /ˌɑrdʒənˈtiːnə/), officially the Argentine Republic (Spanish: República Argentina, pronounced [reˈpuβlika arxenˈtina]), is the second largest country in South America, constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires. It is the eighth-largest country in the world by land area Continue reading
23-24 October, Villazon to Buenos Aires, Argentina
I get up and get organized. I asked the owner of the hotel if I can get boiled water for my thermos. He hugs me (a bit too tightly) and I pull away. This guy is married and a bit… Continue reading
History of Bolivia (wiki)
Bolivia (pronounced /ˌboˈliːviːa/ ( listen)), officially known as the Plurinational State of Bolivia,[9][10] (Spanish: Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia, IPA: [esˈtaðo pluɾinasjoˈnal de βoˈliβja]) is a landlocked country in central South America. It is bordered by Brazil to the north and east, Paraguay and Argentina to Continue reading
21 October, Last day in Bolivia
I keep waking up at 5am and then find myself thinking and not sleeping. Ho hum. Oh well what can you do? Rebecca’s mum came in to me at 8am to say goodbye. She brought to me sweet potato and… Continue reading
20 October, Clowning in the Emmanual School and Interview of Ruben at UN
Brief: clowning at the Emmanual school in La Paz and Ruben’s United Nations Interview.
Got up this morning around 8.30am and did some organizing for today, had breakfast, sewed up my waste coat and did my blog. Rebecca was late… Continue reading
17 October, Quaker Youth Gathering and Wedding continued (next day)
I was invited to give a presentation at the Quaker Youth Gathering on Sunday. It was at the Quaker church. Rebecca woke me at 7am so that we could leave at 8am. We had some breakfast and her mother was… Continue reading
16 October, Quaker Youth Gathering and Bolivian wedding
Started the day feeling very tired. Heard Rebecca knock on the door at 7.30am for me to get up. I have to get ready for Ruben who is coming at 9am. To my surprise Rebecca indicates to go to the… Continue reading