Travel Reference
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(worth about US$8000). Wealth is found in lasting assets such as land and family, connec-
tion with the earth and health.
Life's not easy - it's actually really tough for most Bolivians - so many try to take joy
from the little things: soccer, the rising of the sun, good rains and harvests, birthdays, reli-
gious festivals, coca,
cerveza
(beer), births and christenings.
ARE YOU LOST, MY FRIEND?
Rather than give no response at all, some Bolivians will provide you with incorrect answers or directions. They're
not being malicious; they merely want to appear helpful and knowledgeable. It's also worth remembering that
street numbers are hardly used - people give directions by landmarks instead. Sometimes it's best to ask several
people the same question - the most common response is likely to be correct.
