May 25, 2007 - They call him mellow yellow

After a bit of embarressment, hassle and hitching, we made it to Sorata - a really gorgeous chilled town nestled in lushious green valleys with surrounding snow-capped peaks. ... - The last day was long and hot with some interesting short cuts through small farming villages, and finally we returned to the sheltered valley of Sorata. ... For the next 2 days, Bolivia would not let us leave Sorata due to the customary road blockaids. ... We spent these days reading, eating and drinking in the few restaurants of sorata. ...

Jun 4, 2006 - Trekking in Sorata - zur Laguna Glacial hin und zurück

Mein Vorschlag war gewesen nach Sorata zu fahren und von dort aus in einem Tag zur Laguna Chillata zu wandern, da zu übernachten und am nächsten Tag einen Ausflug zur über 5'000 m. ... Grund sich darüber zu ärgern bestand aber nicht, auch wenn es natürlich schön gewesen wäre früher in Sorata anzukommen. ... Ich hatte mich die ersten etwa drei Stunden gewundert, wie es möglich war, dass Sorata auf 2'700 m. ... Sorata lag wohl weit unten im Tal. ... In Sorata, wo wir mit etwa einer halben Stunde Verspätung ankamen zeigte sich jedoch ab und zu die Sonne und infolge der tiefen Lage war es auch dementsprechend angenehm warm. ...

May 10, 2006 - BOLIVIA: Copacabana & Isla De Sol

The border crossing from Peru to Bolivia wasn't too difficult.The border crossing from Peru to Bolivia wasn't too difficult....

May 4, 2006 - BOLIVIA (again!) - Copacabana, Lake Titicaca

Elese, Alan and I left Cusco on Thursday 4th May after booking our bus tickets with Pony (the name should have put us off alone!).Elese, Alan and I left Cusco on Thursday 4th May after booking our bus tickets with Pony (the name should have put us off alone!)....

Aug 30, 2005 - La Paz> Coroico, Bolivia... Biking down the Death Road

Just a quick one people, as the internet here is outrageously expensive.Just a quick one people, as the internet here is outrageously expensive....

Aug 21, 2005 - Isla del Sol

Isla del Sol is a 'must do` according to most when cruising around Lake Titicaca, but what the guide books don`t warn you about is the fact that the island is shaped a bit like a dragon`s back and a nightmare to walk around! We got off the ferry and gulped as we looked at the sheer hillside we had to climb to get to ANY of the hostels, laden down with backpacks & all.Isla del Sol is a 'must do` according to most when cruising around Lake Titicaca, but what the guide books don`t warn you about is the fact that the island is shaped a bit like a dragon`s back and a nightmare to walk around! We got off the ferry and gulped as we looked at the sheer hillside we had to climb to get to ANY of the hostels, laden down with backpacks & all....

Aug 20, 2005 - Copacobana

Made it to Copacobana, right on the edge of Lake Titicaca (allegedly the highest navigable lake in the world.Made it to Copacobana, right on the edge of Lake Titicaca (allegedly the highest navigable lake in the world....

Aug 9, 2005 - back to La Paz

back at the Milton, the hot shower felt so good after 7 days without one.back at the Milton, the hot shower felt so good after 7 days without one....

Jul 19, 2005 - Sorata and the Laguna Glacial trek

We wanted to catch the first bus to Sorata at 7am, but after a slow start to the day we managed to be on our way on the 8am service. ... Sorata is a some village with a fantastic position at the head of a valley, and at the base of Illampu (6368m) and Jankhouma (6429m). ... 07 Day 1 - Sorata (2700m) to Laguna Illampu (4200m) (KtH)After picking up some last minute supplies (bread and chicken) in Sorata, the Dutchies, Selso (the guide) and us walked with our packs to meet up with the mules waiting above for us on the outskirts of town. ... 07 Day 4 - Laguna Chillata to Sorata Neither of us slept very well last night with both of us waking numerous times throughout the night. ... It ended up taking us 3hrs to walk down the mountain all the way to Sorata. ...

Apr 11, 2005 - Mountains in Sorata

Tim was heading off for some mountain biking in Sorata and I had been planning to go there as well so joined up for the trip. ... Sorata is a really beautiful place. ... I went for a few hikes in the area, one with a guide where we climbed up to a Lake at 4200m and back down to Sorata. ...

Dec 8, 2004 - Huayna Potosi Climb, Bolivia

On a whim we decided to climb a 20,000 foot mountain.On a whim we decided to climb a 20,000 foot mountain....