From MailOnLine: High in the Bolivian Andes, a tour of Aymara sacred sites By ASSOCIATED PRESS EL ALTO, Bolivia (AP) — At a gasp-inducing 13,000 feet-plus (4,000 meters-plus) above sea level, a post marks the spot where Andean gods are said to dwell at the foot of towering, snow-covered peaks. A group of “amautas,” or…
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Following dinosaur footsteps in Bolivia’s fossil mecca
Phys.org reports: Following dinosaur footsteps in Bolivia’s fossil mecca It’s not easy following in the footsteps of the largest animals ever to roam Earth. There are no roads or even footpaths to get to the spot in Bolivia where researchers recently discovered a huge dinosaur footprint measuring 1.15 meters (nearly four feet) wide. But Bolivian…
A look back at Bolivian Baroque
Ashley Solomon reports for Gramophone: A look back at Bolivian Baroque The Director of Florilegium, Ashley Solomon, on a life-changing recording project As I sit on a crowded train heading (slowly) towards Axminster and Florilegium’s concert in the Branscombe Festival I have one of those rare opportunities to take stock and look back over a…
Amaszonas Signs Up For Seabury’s Alkym
MRO-Network.com reports: Amaszonas Signs Up For Seabury’s Alkym South American airline group Amaszonas has signed up for Seabury Solutions’ Alkym software designed for airline technical operations. The Bolivia-based carrier, which is also parent company to airlines in Paraguay and Uruguay, underwent the go-live phase of the software installation in June and July. Amaszonas Líneas Aéreas group…
Bolivian national park serving up sustainable ingredients for fine dining
Nicholas Gill reports for The Guardian: Bolivian national park serving up sustainable ingredients for fine dining Chefs among travelers proving there is demand for produce from Madidi – and helping communities understand commercial potential of their flora and fauna. Deep in Bolivia’s Madidi national park, Kamilla Seidler – the head chef of the Gustu restaurant…
Seven things to know about Urkupiña
Pablo Cambara reports for El Deber: Seven things to know about Urkupiña This festival attracts thousands of devotees who come to Quillacollo in Cochabamba, to worship, or ask favors to thank the Virgin every August 15. On Monday August 15th, is the celebration of the Virgin of Urkupiña and on the occasion of this feast,…
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