Bolivia

DVD. Globe Trekker Video. Globe Trekker Ian Wright explores Bolivia, finding one of the poorest countries in South America is also one of the richest in culture and landscape. His journey begins on Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake where he visits the Island of the Sun, the legendary birthplace of the Incan Empire. En route to the capital La Paz, he stops off in Copacabana and witnesses the blessing of the cars a Christian ceremony with roots in Incan tradition. His travels then take him on to Sucre and Tarabuco before reaching the mining centre of Potosi and the salt flats of Uyuni. After spending the night at the Palacio de Sal, a hotel incredibly sculpted entirely from salt, he attends the Fiesta of San Miguel in Uncia. Returning to La Paz by bus he joins a group cycling to Coroico in the lush Yungas region. Ian's journey ends with a trek to Huayna Potosi, one of the spectacular Andean peaks that overlook the capital city.

Come along with us on an adventurous journey to the South American state of Bolivia, a land with the largest Indian population, most diverse nature and a rich and exciting history. Our travels will start on the shores of Titicaca, the sacred lake for all Incas including their descendants. We will visit the Island of the Sun and Moon from where, according to legend, the first Incas originated.We will also get to know the famous history of the traditional totora boats. We will stroll through the largest city in the country and go up to the highest placed metropolis in the world, La Paz. In Cochachambe we will reminisce about the famous Czech scientist Tadeas Haenke, who was the first person to describe the Victoria amazonica or the largest bromeliad in the world- Puya Raimondi.We'll venture into the misty rain forest on the eastern slopes of the Andes to admire the beauty of orchids and the mysterious structure El Fuerte, considered by Erich von D?niken to be a launch ramp for flying machines of an ancient civilization. We will attend a traditional celebration of welcoming the new Aymara year at Inca Racay, in the capital of Sucre we will get acquainted with events that led to the declaration of the country's independence. In the mountains we will visit the town Potos? with the famous silver mountain, and we will even find ourselves standing in the middle of the largest salt dessert in the world, the former lake Minchin, Salar de Uyuni. We will end our educational journey of Bolivia in the famous Tiahuanacu, the highest placed seat of old America and largest megalithic structure built before the coming of the Incas.

VHS. PBS Home Video. Once again, Michael Palin takes his viewers on a hilarious yet insightful trip. This segment from his series on a grand tour of the Pacific Rim provides wonderful glimpses of the complexities of Chilean society and politics against the back drop of that nation's spectacular scenery. The trans-Andean railroad/bus trip to Bolivia is funny but clearly demonstrates the stark contrast between Chile and its poorer neighbor Bolivia. Overall, this is a great episode of an outstanding program.

VHS. PBS Home Video. 10 Volume Set. Michael Palin shares his adventures around the 50,000 miles of the Pacific Rim as experienced by air, train, foot and boat. From China to Mexico, Palin explores the geography, people, customs and transportation of these diverse lands. Titles include "China," "Vietnam & the Philippines," "Peru & Columbia," "Mexico & USA," "Alaska & Russia," "Japan & Korea," "Borneo & Indonesia," "Australia & New Zealand," "Chile" and "Bolivia & Peru." A 10-volume set purchase only, as seen on PBS. 600 minutes