Nov 5, 2009 - Sucre

Sucre is the nicest city I have been to in South America (so far). ... There is a large limestone quarry near Sucre where dinosaur prints have been found perfectly preserved. ... Also, whilst I was in Sucre there was an opening ceremony to a kind of mini Olympics between 5 South American countries. ... Most of the group I met in Sucre were vegetarian and I was cooked a really nice meal on my last night here. ...

Oct 17, 2009 - Last day in Sucre...

Today was our last day in Sucre and we also had our last Spanish classes with our school. ... For example, the three of the most important roles in Sucre was now held by women. ... Quite interesting… My teacher told me that there is somewhat of a power struggle between La Paz and Sucre for being the capital. ... Up until a few years ago Sucre had been the formal capital of Bolivia but politicians then decided to move the capital to La Paz. ... This caused loads of anger in Sucre and loads of joy in La Paz. ...

Oct 13, 2009 - Sucre - One week's spanish lesson

We had enquired about that in La Paz and were told by a separate source that it would be more pleasant to do the lessons in Sucre as the town is more beautiful and less manic. ... Marcus’ dad has kindly agree to pay for our lessons as our upcoming birthday presents - Many thanks! After securing our source of funding we did a bit more research into find the appropriate school and concluded that the Sucre branch of the Spanish school we have been enquiring in La Paz seemed to be the best option. ... Apparently, just outside Sucre, the world’s largest selection of dinosaurs footprints can be found. ... We took a tourist bus to the attraction, approximately 30 minutes ride (very slow bus) away from central Sucre. ... We were students at the Bolivian Spanish School located next to the Boliviar Park in central Sucre. ...

Oct 11, 2009 - Potosi > Sucre

We have booked our transfer to Sucre via a private company we found in the bus station. ... In return for paying slightly more, we got a taxi that pick us up from the hotel in Potosi and drop us off in our hotel in Sucre. ... The road to Sucre was pretty good with proper paved roads but it was a bit cramp to squeeze in the taxi with so many others. ... We arrived in Sucre in the early afternoon and was delighted to find that Sucre is beautiful. ...

Oct 9, 2009 - Sucre

After a relatively uneventful overnight bus from La Paz we arrived in the Bolivian city of Sucre. ... We liked Sucre much more than La Paz - it's less crowded (or more spread out) and is much more attractive as it is predominantly colonial white-washed buildings - plus it's really cheap! It was just as well we liked it there as we ended up having to stay an extra day because there was a road blockade between Potosi and Uyuni which meant we couldn't get a bus to our next destination - Uyuni. ... The blockade was due to a protest, which apparently can be a bit violent with rocks thrown at buses if they try to pass.After a relatively uneventful overnight bus from La Paz we arrived in the Bolivian city of Sucre. ... We liked Sucre much more than La Paz - it's less crowded (or more spread out) and is much more attractive as it is predominantly colonial white-washed buildings - plus it's really cheap! It was just as well we liked it there as we ended up having to stay an extra day because there was a road blockade between Potosi and Uyuni which meant we couldn't get a bus to our next destination - Uyuni. ... The blockade was due to a protest, which apparently can be a bit violent with rocks thrown at buses if they try to pass....

Aug 14, 2009 - Sucre

Arrived in Sucre on 13 August afternoon on local bus. ... Sucre is a beautiful white colonial city. ... I am staying in beautiful guest house 3 blocks from city called La Dolce Vita, you have to come here if your in Sucre, everyone is so friendly and inviting me out. ... Sucre is a safe city to walk around at night so that was no problem. ... There are so many things to do around Sucre but on Sunday instead of going to the tourist markets I went up to the Mirador cafe on the highest point of Sucre had a hot chocolate and apple pie and rested on the deck chair in the warm sun for a couple of hours overlooking the best view in town. ...

Aug 14, 2009 - Bolivia: Sucre

We took the 12-hour overnight sleeper bus from La Paz to Sucre, Bolivia's judicial capital and birthplace of the nation. ... Sucre is beautiful and is known as the "White City". ... We visited the textile museum and the "Casa de la Libertad", Bolivia's equivalent of Philadelphia's Independence Hall.We took the 12-hour overnight sleeper bus from La Paz to Sucre, Bolivia's judicial capital and birthplace of the nation. ... Sucre is beautiful and is known as the "White City". ... We visited the textile museum and the "Casa de la Libertad", Bolivia's equivalent of Philadelphia's Independence Hall....

Jul 13, 2009 - Bolivia: Sucre and La Paz

From Potosi it was a short taxi ride of two hours (at only 3 quid each!!) to Sucre, a Unesco listed cultural heritage site with beautiful buildings, many plazas and parks and indigenous markets. ... Two days later it was time to leave Sucre for La Paz, this time we had booked a luxury ride on a full cama bus which has almost fully reclining seats and warm blankets. ... Very nice except Chris feeling really sick by this stage.From Potosi it was a short taxi ride of two hours (at only 3 quid each!!) to Sucre, a Unesco listed cultural heritage site with beautiful buildings, many plazas and parks and indigenous markets. ... Two days later it was time to leave Sucre for La Paz, this time we had booked a luxury ride on a full cama bus which has almost fully reclining seats and warm blankets. ... Very nice except Chris feeling really sick by this stage....

Jun 28, 2009 - catch up

Hi everyone Long time I know.Hi everyone Long time I know....

Apr 14, 2009 - Sucre

We had a short flight from La Paz to Sucre and arrived just in time for lunch. ... We were looking forward to a reprieve from the high altitude (with Sucre being only at 2,800m instead of the dizzying heights of La Paz at 3,600m). ... We decided to do a city tour of Sucre as it has so much history. ... Sucre was where Bolivia declared independence from the Spanish in 1809 (this being their 200th year anniversary). ... On our second day in Sucre, MS joined the two English guys on our tour to watch the Liverpool v Chelsea game while I visited the cemetery and had a general look around town. ...

Jan 4, 2009 - Sucre, a litre of beer, a day of airports and La Paz

Our flight to La Paz was supposed to leave at 1:55 so we decided to get up and enjoy as much of our last few hours in Sucre as possible. ... Well, Lucy was eager to get a picture of the dinosaur phone that appeared at the entrance to the airport (I had gotten mine the previous day in front of the Sucre cemetery), so Tarni and I joined her only to find that the phone inside the dinosaur had been ripped out. ... Photo op creativity.Our flight to La Paz was supposed to leave at 1:55 so we decided to get up and enjoy as much of our last few hours in Sucre as possible. ... Well, Lucy was eager to get a picture of the dinosaur phone that appeared at the entrance to the airport (I had gotten mine the previous day in front of the Sucre cemetery), so Tarni and I joined her only to find that the phone inside the dinosaur had been ripped out. ... Photo op creativity....

Jan 3, 2009 - Sucre- the white city in grey

So we were up early again this morning to embark on a 9 a. it is not surprising since a colourful, ribbon-decorated office was open right on the central square of Sucre that was promoting the end of "dictaduras" (dictatorships) with pictures of Morales and Chavez as their examples (I dont agree with that at all). ... Unfortunately, it was rather grey, misty, cloudy and rainy so while Sucre is beautiful, we didn't really get to see the brilliant "white city" that it is famous for. ... We headed back to town and I was somewhat disenchanted by the weather.So we were up early again this morning to embark on a 9 a. it is not surprising since a colourful, ribbon-decorated office was open right on the central square of Sucre that was promoting the end of "dictaduras" (dictatorships) with pictures of Morales and Chavez as their examples (I dont agree with that at all). ... Unfortunately, it was rather grey, misty, cloudy and rainy so while Sucre is beautiful, we didn't really get to see the brilliant "white city" that it is famous for. ... We headed back to town and I was somewhat disenchanted by the weather....