From the dense, lush rain forests of the Bolivian Amazon, to the mind-bending rides on the world’s most spectacular public transportation system in La Paz, to the fascinating history and traditions of Sucre, part one of our adventure through Bolivia is an epic journey and a terrific introduction to this beautiful country. Don’t y’all think? We sure hope y’all enjoyed the episode! Or if you haven’t seen it, we sure hope you’ll get the chance to! Be sure and holler at your local PBS station and tell them you want to see Two for the Road where you live!
Meantime, enjoy these behind-the-scenes pics from part one, and stay tuned for much more in part two. And drop us a line and let us know what you think, or if you have any questions! Cheers y’all!
And then – time to leave Rurrenabaque on board a wooden boat for a SIX HOUR ride deep into the Amazon.
One of the typical boats (like ours) that run the rivers in this part of Bolivia. Pretty comfy really! But after six hours….. well….
We traveled along the Beni River (below) and made our way up the Tuichi River (above) toward a place called the Chalalan Lodge.
Beautiful day for a boat ride!
Aerial shot of the Chalalan Lodge, deep in the Bolivian jungle. See the lodge there at the very edge of Chalalan Lake?
Lots and lots of cool things lurking out in the forest, both by day…
The dock on Chalalan Lake.
It’s true! Nik caught the largest yellow-bellied piranha ever caught on Chalalan Lake!! The guides were going out of their minds at the sight of this thing!
Teeth for days. Careful!
…found it! Hello, mister caiman!
The proud new record holder, with our guide Ovidio. Muchas gracias amigo!
Hiking through the rain forest, looking for trouble. And…
Our jungle home at Chalalan. Love it!
Our cabana at Chalalan. Complete with mosquito net! Good thing too. The bugs were THICK.
This little (ahem) guy kept us company inside our bathroom at Chalalan. Ain’t he cute?
…and by night. Ain’t he the coolest?
Ssssssssssleep tight y’all!
Made some precious new friends at a little restaurant in Rurrenabaque! We were all escaping a torrential rainstorm and we ducked into this place for a bite. Sweet kiddos! Love those faces!
The airport in Rurrenabaque.
Made it!
Yep. This is how you get on/off the plane at Rurrenabaque. Different for sure!
From the plane. Flying over the Amazon from Rurrenabaque to La Paz.
Smile! LOL
This is the very cool and very modern public transportation system in La Paz! And these telefericos also provide the BEST way to get spectacular views of this city. Great way to spend the day!
One of the markets in Tarabuco.
The little village of Tarabuco, famous for its Sunday markets.
Balloons rise into the evening sky above Sucre.
Our new friend Paulino, who sold us a bunch of blankets at the market. He really was a friendly guy! Honest! 🙂
Panoramic view of Sucre at sunset, taken from the terrace of our hotel. Beautiful!
…and this guy! He helped guide us through a local monastery. 🙂
Met new friends all over Sucre! Including this guy…
The charming streets of Sucre on a lovely spring day. (It’s spring down here!)
Sucre General Cemetery. Wow.
Central Sucre
Panoramic View of La Paz
Our AWESOME guide Lourdes, who put up with us for a few days in Sucre and Tarabuco. Thanks so much sweet friend! Muchas gracias por todo!
Sucre’s General Cemetery. One of the most beautiful cemeteries we’ve ever visited!
Lourdes guides us through the cemetery.
Beautiful evening in Sucre, Bolivia!
