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South American journey

In and around South America

Leaving mid-January 2008 to work and live in Bolivia for over a year. No concrete plans yet, but it should all come together very soon. Can't wait!! :)

Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Jan & Marge

  1. 1

    Starting off in Lima

    Lima, Peru | Jan 13 '09 | Reviews: 1

    (Author:M,Editor:J)

    We spent our last night in Montreal very wisely: saw friends, watched a last hockey game, played poker, finished packin... Continue reading »

  2. 2

    Busing it to Cochabamba

    Cochabamba, Bolivia | Jan 17 '09 | Reviews: 0

    (Author:M,Editor:J)

    Had we known what to expect, the ride would have been a piece of cake, but since we largely overestimated the quality of... Continue reading »

  3. 3

    First few days in Cochabamba

    Cochabamba, Bolivia | Jan 22 '09 | Reviews: 1

    (Author:J,Editor:M)

    It’s already been a week that we’re in Cochabamba and we’re slowly but surely getting used to the cit... Continue reading »

  4. 4

    Spanish courses!

    Cochabamba, Bolivia | Jan 30 '09 | Reviews: 0

    (Author:M)

    We have now completed our first week of Spanish courses in Cochabamba. Every day we have class from 10 a.m. to noon, after which... Continue reading »

  5. 5

    Chilling with the Cristo

    Cochabamba, Bolivia | Feb 05 '09 | Reviews: 0

    (Author:J,Editor:M)

    It's really hot outside today. It's been like that for the last 10 days, and even though we're smack in the middle of t... Continue reading »

  6. 6

    Salar and other wonders of the world

    Uyuni, Bolivia | Feb 13 '09 | Reviews: 0

    (Author:J,Editor:M. realtravel is temporarily down, hence the facebook post.)

    After a quiet week spent in Cochabamba continuing our Sp... Continue reading »

  7. 7

    The Carnival in Oruro

    Oruro, Bolivia | Feb 21 '09 | Reviews: 0

    (Author:M,Editor:J)

    It’s carnival time!! In Bolivia and the rest of South America, people are celebrating the biggest event of t... Continue reading »

  8. 8

    Looking for an apartment

    Cochabamba, Bolivia | Mar 02 '09 | Reviews: 0

    (Author:J,Editor:M)

    Sorry for the delay, but we have been very busy! Busy trying to find an apartment. And let me tell you, it’s n... Continue reading »

  9. 9

    The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

    Cochabamba, Bolivia | Apr 03 '09 | Reviews: 0

    (Author:M,Editor:J)

    The good

    The Cancha: The Cancha is the biggest open air market in South America, a... Continue reading »

  10. 10

    Down to the Chilean beach for a few days

    Arica, Chile | Apr 07 '09 | Reviews: 0

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