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Cerro Rico: The Mountain that eats Men

Hier gibt es diesen Artikel auf Deutsch. My breathing is heavy. Never before have I been to a place as high in altitude – at about 4,300 meters – and as low in oxygen. But neither can I rest, nor can I … Continue reading

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Lady Liberty in Bolivia

Not only New York has a Statue of Liberty. So does PotosĂ­ in Bolivia. This one is no replica of the famous sister, but an original creation in its own right. Yet sisters they are, for they have the same … Continue reading

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